Alcohol Focus Scotland
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
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We're delighted that First Minister John Swinney recently pledged his support to our Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign ✍️
The campaign aims to ensure that children and young people grow up free from the harmful effects of #AlcoholMarketing
Read more 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/al...
The campaign aims to ensure that children and young people grow up free from the harmful effects of #AlcoholMarketing
Read more 🔽
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/al...
A massive thank you to Emma Davies who is raising money for us via JustGiving! ☺️
Support Emma's fundraising efforts and our campaigning work to reduce alcohol harm by donating on her page!
Support Emma's fundraising efforts and our campaigning work to reduce alcohol harm by donating on her page!
www.justgiving.com
Emma's fundraiser for Alcohol Focus Scotland
twp.ai
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A massive thank you to Emma Davies who is raising money for us via JustGiving! ☺️
Support Emma's fundraising efforts and our campaigning work to reduce alcohol harm by donating on her page!
Support Emma's fundraising efforts and our campaigning work to reduce alcohol harm by donating on her page!
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Interesting new report from the Equi Think Tank
Could wider society learn something from abstinent faith communities on how to normalise #AlcoholFree socialising and reduce harm?
Read more 🔽
equi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Could wider society learn something from abstinent faith communities on how to normalise #AlcoholFree socialising and reduce harm?
Read more 🔽
equi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
equi.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Interesting new report from the Equi Think Tank
Could wider society learn something from abstinent faith communities on how to normalise #AlcoholFree socialising and reduce harm?
Read more 🔽
equi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Could wider society learn something from abstinent faith communities on how to normalise #AlcoholFree socialising and reduce harm?
Read more 🔽
equi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
We were pleased to contribute to and fully support the new
@ias.org.uk long-term vision for tackling alcohol harm in the UK
Find out what the report is calling for and how to support the calls 🔽
@ias.org.uk long-term vision for tackling alcohol harm in the UK
Find out what the report is calling for and how to support the calls 🔽
📢 New report out now: A Healthier Future: a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK.
Developed by leading experts, it sets out a blueprint for halving risky drinking, reducing alcohol deaths, and expanding access to treatment.
Read now: www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
Developed by leading experts, it sets out a blueprint for halving risky drinking, reducing alcohol deaths, and expanding access to treatment.
Read now: www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol harm is a serious and growing concern in the UK, impacting people’s health and wellbeing, the NHS, social services, criminal justice, and our economy. These impacts are felt most by people on ...
www.ias.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We were pleased to contribute to and fully support the new
@ias.org.uk long-term vision for tackling alcohol harm in the UK
Find out what the report is calling for and how to support the calls 🔽
@ias.org.uk long-term vision for tackling alcohol harm in the UK
Find out what the report is calling for and how to support the calls 🔽
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
Imagine a UK where alcohol harm is rare and everyone has an equal chance of good health.
That’s the vision behind the new report 'A Healthier Future', which sets out the roadmap - and how cross-government action can make it happen.
🗺️View and share 👉 shorturl.at/TRuWd
That’s the vision behind the new report 'A Healthier Future', which sets out the roadmap - and how cross-government action can make it happen.
🗺️View and share 👉 shorturl.at/TRuWd
A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol harm is a serious and growing concern in the UK, impacting people’s health and wellbeing, the NHS, social services, criminal justice, and our economy. These impacts are felt most by people on ...
shorturl.at
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Imagine a UK where alcohol harm is rare and everyone has an equal chance of good health.
That’s the vision behind the new report 'A Healthier Future', which sets out the roadmap - and how cross-government action can make it happen.
🗺️View and share 👉 shorturl.at/TRuWd
That’s the vision behind the new report 'A Healthier Future', which sets out the roadmap - and how cross-government action can make it happen.
🗺️View and share 👉 shorturl.at/TRuWd
Good to hear Cabinet Secretary for Health #NeilGrayMSP make specific mention of #Alcohol policy at today's @cancerresearchuk.org Conference in Glasgow
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good to hear Cabinet Secretary for Health #NeilGrayMSP make specific mention of #Alcohol policy at today's @cancerresearchuk.org Conference in Glasgow
November is #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
November is #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
#StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally.
Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?
Today we're at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social for the @cruk-si.bsky.social Conference!
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today we're at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social for the @cruk-si.bsky.social Conference!
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Talking to people about alcohol and #cancer, #alcohol advertising & health warning labels on alcohol products.
Questions during our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar on 'surrogate marketing' - where alcohol companies circumvent advertising restrictions using #NoLo products
Listen to Sheila Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie on Ireland's experience of this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nu...
Listen to Sheila Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie on Ireland's experience of this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nu...
What can Scotland learn from Ireland on alcohol marketing restrictions?
YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Questions during our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar on 'surrogate marketing' - where alcohol companies circumvent advertising restrictions using #NoLo products
Listen to Sheila Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie on Ireland's experience of this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nu...
Listen to Sheila Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie on Ireland's experience of this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nu...
Our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar starts at 2pm
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar starts at 2pm
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
Discussing @publichealthscot.bsky.social findings including:
“#AlcoholMarketing and advertising is pervasive and persuasive, and frequent exposure to it drives alcohol consumption and related harms, including among children & young people.”
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people with chronic pancreatitis. About 70 out of 100 cases of chronic pancreatitis (about 70%) are due to drinking more than the recommended low risk guidance over a long period
Critics of #MUP for #alcohol now criticising MUP for #tobacco, favouring 'educating children on the dangers of alcohol or smoking' instead.
Funnily enough, that's the preferred intervention of #BigAlcohol & #BigTobacco - because it's least effective!!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Funnily enough, that's the preferred intervention of #BigAlcohol & #BigTobacco - because it's least effective!!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
SNP looking to introduce alcohol-style minimum pricing for tobacco
The introduction of minimum pricing for cigarettes and other tobacco products is being considered by SNP ministers in the latest bid to tackle smoking rates.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Critics of #MUP for #alcohol now criticising MUP for #tobacco, favouring 'educating children on the dangers of alcohol or smoking' instead.
Funnily enough, that's the preferred intervention of #BigAlcohol & #BigTobacco - because it's least effective!!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Funnily enough, that's the preferred intervention of #BigAlcohol & #BigTobacco - because it's least effective!!
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
November is #MouthCancerAwarenessMonth
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Many people remain unaware that alcohol causes at least 7 different cancers, including mouth cancer
#BigAlcohol would rather you didn't know 🤫
We think you should.
We want to see mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products ⚠️
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
We’ve submitted our response to the government’s call for evidence on the Licensing Reforms Programme.
Public health should be front and centre – but this process has been rushed, shaped by the alcohol industry, and risks serious harm.
www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...
Public health should be front and centre – but this process has been rushed, shaped by the alcohol industry, and risks serious harm.
www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...
IAS response to Licensing Reforms Programme - Institute of Alcohol Studies
www.ias.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We’ve submitted our response to the government’s call for evidence on the Licensing Reforms Programme.
Public health should be front and centre – but this process has been rushed, shaped by the alcohol industry, and risks serious harm.
www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...
Public health should be front and centre – but this process has been rushed, shaped by the alcohol industry, and risks serious harm.
www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
A Taskforce led by pub chains and night-time industry groups, excluding public health experts, is driving government licensing reforms.
Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit?
Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...
Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit?
Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...
Deregulating alcohol licensing: how the government’s proposals risk undermining public health and democracy - Institute of Alcohol Studies
In April 2025, the UK government launched a ‘Licensing Taskforce’ to review the Licensing Act (2003). On the surface, the review promised to “modernise” the system and “support growth” in the night-ti...
www.ias.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A Taskforce led by pub chains and night-time industry groups, excluding public health experts, is driving government licensing reforms.
Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit?
Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...
Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit?
Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
👋We're hiring!
A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open!
Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...
A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open!
Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...
Obesity Action Scotland | Providing leadership and advocacy on preventing & reducing obesity & overweight in Scotland | We're hiring! A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open
Providing leadership and advocacy on preventing & reducing obesity & overweight in Scotland
www.obesityactionscotland.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
👋We're hiring!
A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open!
Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...
A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open!
Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
These findings make several misleading claims about the contribution of Scotch whisky to the economy which can easily be debunked. (1/6)
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/inf...
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/inf...
Inflation hit to favourite spirits will hurt consumer spending and the public purse, new research finds
New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that the price of alcohol made a significant contribution to inflation during 2025, adding to fears that consumers will be pushed to pay...
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
These findings make several misleading claims about the contribution of Scotch whisky to the economy which can easily be debunked. (1/6)
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/inf...
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/inf...
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
Which occupations have the highest drinking and potentially the poorest workplace productivity?
🎙️ On our latest podcast, Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social discussed the new @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK report on alcohol's impact to our economy🎙️
Links to listen: ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
🎙️ On our latest podcast, Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social discussed the new @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK report on alcohol's impact to our economy🎙️
Links to listen: ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Which occupations have the highest drinking and potentially the poorest workplace productivity?
🎙️ On our latest podcast, Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social discussed the new @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK report on alcohol's impact to our economy🎙️
Links to listen: ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
🎙️ On our latest podcast, Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social discussed the new @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK report on alcohol's impact to our economy🎙️
Links to listen: ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
Alcohol companies are using ‘zero-alcohol’ products to polish their image as responsible and health-conscious.
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
‘Zero-alcohol’ products and the guise of responsibility - Journal of Public Health Policy
Alcohol companies have expanded their presence in the ‘zero-alcohol’ market with intensive product development and marketing activities. This has been framed by industry as an effort to reduce or solv...
link.springer.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Alcohol companies are using ‘zero-alcohol’ products to polish their image as responsible and health-conscious.
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
Would you like to join the SHAAP team?
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Would you like to join the SHAAP team?
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
💰How would you spend £3.4bn? 💰
On thousands of nurses or on tax breaks to alochol giants?
Ahead of the #AutumnBudget we're calling on HM Treasury to use alcohol duty to protect lives and fund vital public services.
Will you join us? 🤝
ahauk.good.do/AutumnBudget...
On thousands of nurses or on tax breaks to alochol giants?
Ahead of the #AutumnBudget we're calling on HM Treasury to use alcohol duty to protect lives and fund vital public services.
Will you join us? 🤝
ahauk.good.do/AutumnBudget...
Join me in supporting the Alcohol Health Alliance
By raising alcohol duty just 2% above inflation at the #AutumnBudget, the Government could raise £3.4bn over 5 years— enough to fund 37,000 NHS nurses.
It’s time to prioritise people’s health over alc...
ahauk.good.do
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
💰How would you spend £3.4bn? 💰
On thousands of nurses or on tax breaks to alochol giants?
Ahead of the #AutumnBudget we're calling on HM Treasury to use alcohol duty to protect lives and fund vital public services.
Will you join us? 🤝
ahauk.good.do/AutumnBudget...
On thousands of nurses or on tax breaks to alochol giants?
Ahead of the #AutumnBudget we're calling on HM Treasury to use alcohol duty to protect lives and fund vital public services.
Will you join us? 🤝
ahauk.good.do/AutumnBudget...
This research highlights appalling alcohol related abuse and violence experienced by paramedics in Scotland.
Paramedics quoted as saying they particularly dread certain football fixtures and fallout from office parties over the festive season.
Paramedics quoted as saying they particularly dread certain football fixtures and fallout from office parties over the festive season.
Paramedics risk their lives to save others - but too often, they’re the ones getting hurt.
New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts.
Interviews with Scottish... 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts.
Interviews with Scottish... 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The paramedic who wakes up wondering: 'Will I make it home tonight?'
Araf Saddiq has been assaulted five times, spat on and verbally abused on countless occasions.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This research highlights appalling alcohol related abuse and violence experienced by paramedics in Scotland.
Paramedics quoted as saying they particularly dread certain football fixtures and fallout from office parties over the festive season.
Paramedics quoted as saying they particularly dread certain football fixtures and fallout from office parties over the festive season.
Reposted by Alcohol Focus Scotland
The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding that the government cuts alcohol duty, with dubious research suggesting tax rises damage the public purse.
Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵)
harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵)
harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
SWA research suggests alcohol duties are damaging the public purse - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has found that in the year to August...
harpers.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding that the government cuts alcohol duty, with dubious research suggesting tax rises damage the public purse.
Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵)
harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵)
harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihR