Links
Alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcohol Policy UK
News and analysis for the alcohol harm reduction field
http://www.alcoholpolicy.net/
Alcohol Services
For a full list of local alcohol services please go to the Help and Information
section on the main Alcohol Concern website and click on Alcohol Services
Directory or Services for Young People Service Directory:
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/servlets/wrapper/services_directory.jsp?directorytype=default
NHS Direct
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
North West Public Health Observatory (NWPHO): http://www.nwph.net/nwpho/default.aspx
The NWPHO fulfils a regional public health information and intelligence
function supporting the work of public health professionals, local authorities
and providers of healthcare. The NWPHO is also a member of a national
network of other public health observatories across England, Wales, Ireland
and Scotland.
The NWPHO produces Local Alcohol Profiles for England: http://www.nwph.net/alcohol/lape/
Department of Health
The Department of Health is responsible for all policy addressing the
problem of alcohol misuse insofar as it affects the health of people in
England. It works with partner organisations in the Government and voluntary
sector to encourage sensible drinking, and is involved in European and
international efforts to reduce alcohol misuse and treat its symptoms.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthandsocialcaretopics/Alcoholmisuse/index.htm
Further Information
If you would like further information please also see:
Drinkaware www.drinkaware.co.uk
Institute of Alcohol Studies www.ias.org.uk
Drug and Alcohol Findings www.findings.org.uk
Down Your Drink www.downyourdrink.org.uk
NHS Choices www.nhs.uk
