SHAAP
@shaapalcohol.bsky.social
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
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The landmark pre-watershed ban on unhealthy food and drink advertising has come into force.
It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000.
The ban does not include alcohol ads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000.
The ban does not include alcohol ads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The landmark pre-watershed ban on unhealthy food and drink advertising has come into force.
It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000.
The ban does not include alcohol ads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000.
The ban does not include alcohol ads.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The availability of alcohol further normalises its place in society & infringes the rights of those who do not wish to drink, including children. Instead of increasing availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability.
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
Calling Time - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport. Email your MSP to bring an end to alcohol sports sponsorship Every d...
www.shaap.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The availability of alcohol further normalises its place in society & infringes the rights of those who do not wish to drink, including children. Instead of increasing availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability.
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
Our alcohol and cancer guidance aims to inform health professionals on how to use opportunities in their work to intervene to reduce risks including raising awareness, offering guidance, and supporting patients to reduce drinking.
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
New study challenges what we know about alcohol and cancer risk
Researchers found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Our alcohol and cancer guidance aims to inform health professionals on how to use opportunities in their work to intervene to reduce risks including raising awareness, offering guidance, and supporting patients to reduce drinking.
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Alcohol was banned at football matches to curb disorder. Emergency services see a rise in demand and pressure after big matches. Instead of expanding availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability at all sports events.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Aberdeen fans allowed to buy alcohol at Premiership match
For the first time in more than 40 years, supporters were able to buy drinks ahead of a match in the top flight of Scottish football.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Alcohol was banned at football matches to curb disorder. Emergency services see a rise in demand and pressure after big matches. Instead of expanding availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability at all sports events.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
SNP’s Paul McLennan (MSP, East Lothian) urges football authorities to reject alcohol sponsorship ahead of the World Cup, highlighting Scotland’s team as role models for children and young people and calling for partnerships with industries that cause less harm to society.
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
Members’ Business: Scotland National Football Team Qualifies for FIFA World Cup - 10 December 2025
YouTube video by The Scottish Parliament
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
SNP’s Paul McLennan (MSP, East Lothian) urges football authorities to reject alcohol sponsorship ahead of the World Cup, highlighting Scotland’s team as role models for children and young people and calling for partnerships with industries that cause less harm to society.
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
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Since minimum unit pricing was introduced in Scotland in 2018, the alcohol death rate has risen massively more in England.
While England's death rate is 29% higher than it was in 2018, Scotland's is essentially the same.
While England's death rate is 29% higher than it was in 2018, Scotland's is essentially the same.
December 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since minimum unit pricing was introduced in Scotland in 2018, the alcohol death rate has risen massively more in England.
While England's death rate is 29% higher than it was in 2018, Scotland's is essentially the same.
While England's death rate is 29% higher than it was in 2018, Scotland's is essentially the same.
SHAAP, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social, & SRC hosted an event last month on cultivating culturally appropriate alcohol services for Black and Asian communities in Scotland.
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Birmingham Punjabi man 'would drink and not want to wake up'
Navraj Singh sought help for his alcohol addiction, but found Asian people were underrepresented.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
SHAAP, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social, & SRC hosted an event last month on cultivating culturally appropriate alcohol services for Black and Asian communities in Scotland.
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
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Scotland’s Conversation Café model is changing how future doctors understand addiction.
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
Humanising Healthcare Conversation Cafe
YouTube video by Humanising Healthcare
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Scotland’s Conversation Café model is changing how future doctors understand addiction.
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
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📢 New report alert 📢
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 New report alert 📢
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
Minimum Unit Pricing in the UK: Who's backing it and who's blocking it?
We've analysed stakeholder positions on MUP to build a clearer picture of support and opposition, major reasons why, and whether MUP really is as polarising as portrayed.
📑 ahauk.org/resource/min...
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89% of organisations support MUP in the UK, with only 8% opposed and 3% neutral or undecided, finds a new report by the AHA.
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
89% of organisations support MUP in the UK, with only 8% opposed and 3% neutral or undecided, finds a new report by the AHA.
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
Analysing hundreds of consultation responses, media reports, academic articles and more, it shows support even among many alcohol industry groups.
ahauk.org/wp-content/u...
We welcome the publication of this guidance.
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
Clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment
UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.
www.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We welcome the publication of this guidance.
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
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Alcohol is everywhere - marketing, 24/7 availability, and social norms make recovery harder than it should be.
Our new report 'Barriers to Recovery' outlines these obstacles and how we can change them.
#LetsTalkAddiction
www.ias.org.uk/report/barri...
Our new report 'Barriers to Recovery' outlines these obstacles and how we can change them.
#LetsTalkAddiction
www.ias.org.uk/report/barri...
Barriers to Recovery: Overcoming obstacles to alcohol recovery in the UK - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol-related harm continues to escalate in the United Kingdom (UK), with 2023 marking the highest number of alcohol-specific deaths recorded in England, and only 22% of those in need accessing spec...
www.ias.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Alcohol is everywhere - marketing, 24/7 availability, and social norms make recovery harder than it should be.
Our new report 'Barriers to Recovery' outlines these obstacles and how we can change them.
#LetsTalkAddiction
www.ias.org.uk/report/barri...
Our new report 'Barriers to Recovery' outlines these obstacles and how we can change them.
#LetsTalkAddiction
www.ias.org.uk/report/barri...
Here's an alternative take: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Here's an alternative take: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist OBE, Chair of SHAAP, comments on the announcement of the UK Budget.
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist OBE, Chair of SHAAP, comments on the announcement of the UK Budget.
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
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"Keeping alcohol duty in line with the Retail Prices Index is the long-established norm. It is only because successive governments have repeatedly cut or frozen duty that the industry has come to treat these tax giveaways as the default."
- Prof Sir Ian Gilmore
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
- Prof Sir Ian Gilmore
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"Keeping alcohol duty in line with the Retail Prices Index is the long-established norm. It is only because successive governments have repeatedly cut or frozen duty that the industry has come to treat these tax giveaways as the default."
- Prof Sir Ian Gilmore
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
- Prof Sir Ian Gilmore
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
Ahead of today's UK Budget @aha-uk.bsky.social highlights that alcohol duty should rise with inflation each year, despite alcohol industry claims to the contrary. This is necessary to raise crucial funds to deal with the health and social harms caused by alcohol.
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Ahead of today's UK Budget @aha-uk.bsky.social highlights that alcohol duty should rise with inflation each year, despite alcohol industry claims to the contrary. This is necessary to raise crucial funds to deal with the health and social harms caused by alcohol.
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
Call for Abstracts: 2026 Alcohol Occasionals - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) invite researchers to submit their research proposals for the 2026 SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals we...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
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We've got a new paper out in @addictionjournal.bsky.social led by @drsarahejackson.bsky.social looking at trends in cost as a motivating factor for people looking to reduce their alcohol consumption.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We've got a new paper out in @addictionjournal.bsky.social led by @drsarahejackson.bsky.social looking at trends in cost as a motivating factor for people looking to reduce their alcohol consumption.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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What can we learn from different regional approaches to treating liver cancer?
Join Jordi Bruix for a webinar exploring global strategies to to reverse the rise of liver cancer, hosted as part of London Global Cancer Week 2025.
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03GK-q50
#oncology #hepatology #lgcw2025
Join Jordi Bruix for a webinar exploring global strategies to to reverse the rise of liver cancer, hosted as part of London Global Cancer Week 2025.
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03GK-q50
#oncology #hepatology #lgcw2025
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
What can we learn from different regional approaches to treating liver cancer?
Join Jordi Bruix for a webinar exploring global strategies to to reverse the rise of liver cancer, hosted as part of London Global Cancer Week 2025.
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03GK-q50
#oncology #hepatology #lgcw2025
Join Jordi Bruix for a webinar exploring global strategies to to reverse the rise of liver cancer, hosted as part of London Global Cancer Week 2025.
👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03GK-q50
#oncology #hepatology #lgcw2025
⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The event report from our Alcohol Occasional on Scotland's First Managed Alcohol Programme is now available!
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The event report from our Alcohol Occasional on Scotland's First Managed Alcohol Programme is now available!
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
Did you spot our campaign on BBC Scotland?
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Did you spot our campaign on BBC Scotland?
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc