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** Consultation response: Men’s Health Strategy
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Alcohol Change UK has provided a response to the call for evidence which will inform the development of a Men's Health Strategy for England.
This is part of the government’s programme to reform the NHS, with the aim of ensuring that services are responsive to men and outcomes are improved.
Read our response to find out what areas of alcohol harm and policy we've highlighted as crucial evidence to inform this strategy.
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** TfL’s Drugs and Alcohol Assessment and Treatment Service: “Employees receive our full support and care”
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Transport for London (TfL) offers an in-house drug and alcohol service for its staff which to date has helped over 3,000 of its colleagues. It is a proactive and supportive safe space to help employees experiencing issues around drugs, alcohol, and gambling. It’s built around an open-door policy, and staff members can refer themselves to the service.
Daniel Ruggirello (MBACP) works as a counsellor for this service at TfL and has written a piece reflecting on the success of the service and how it supports all employees at TfL.
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Welsh Government says “MUP has been positive in Wales”
The Welsh Government has released an independent review on the operation and impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Wales. It found that, since its launch in 2020, MUP has generally had a positive effect and has helped achieve its intended policy goals. This is despite difficulties in evaluating it due to external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis
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** Survey response: Conservative Policy Renewal Programme
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While Alcohol Change UK is non-partisan and believes that action on alcohol harm requires cross-party support, we have provided a response to the Conservative Party’s survey as part of their Policy Renewal Programme, to help shape the future of Conservative Party policy.
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Changing times: Women and alcohol through the life-course
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An Alcohol Change UK online learning event - 12 and 13 November 2025
All too often in the world of health promotion, we imagine that generic information and support will do the trick. One of the largest groups of people that these generic approaches let down is women.
Join us at our next online learning event, this November, where we’ll be getting to grips with the alcohol issues that women encounter through their life course, and thinking hard about how we can make sure that the information and support they receive is tailored, relevant, and accessible.
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** Ready to lace up and make a difference?
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Don't miss your chance to sign up for the last few race spots in 2025. We have availability for two exciting race opportunities coming up this autumn where you can run and raise money for Alcohol Change UK, and help change lives.
🏃 40% of places remain for London 10,000 – 28 September 2025
🏃♀️ 30% of places remain for Royal Parks Half Marathon – 12 October 2025
Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first race, this is your chance to support Alcohol Change UK and help build a world free from alcohol harm.
But don’t wait to sign up: race registrations close at the end of the month!
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** Alcohol and hot weather
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A mix of alcohol and sun can impact our health in different ways, so it’s important to be mindful of any increased risks to our wellbeing if we are drinking alcohol, even in smaller amounts.
** Community stories: The link between alcohol and work
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Read the stories that helped inspire Alcohol Awareness Week - exploring the relationship between alcohol and work and watch our short film from our Community Champion, Patrick.
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