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...
Research by Stirling University found that clubs won't likely benefit financially from alcohol sales at football grounds
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Research by Stirling University found that clubs won't likely benefit financially from alcohol sales at football grounds
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
But #BigAlcohol might. They want us to think fans are driving this push
But a lot of fans see increasing violence in #ScottishFootball and say, 'No thanks'
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Proposed changes to alcohol licensing put “growth” ahead of health. A BMJ editorial warns this is a policy made for industry, not for people.
"A prevention approach starts from the recognition that health is not a barrier to economic prosperity...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"A prevention approach starts from the recognition that health is not a barrier to economic prosperity...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Proposed changes to alcohol licensing should make us question whose interests we’re serving in the name of growth
Increasing the consumption of harmful products is the opposite of healthy or productive growth, say Nason Maani and colleagues
Preventable ill health is at the heart of the challenges facing this co...
www.bmj.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Proposed changes to alcohol licensing put “growth” ahead of health. A BMJ editorial warns this is a policy made for industry, not for people.
"A prevention approach starts from the recognition that health is not a barrier to economic prosperity...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"A prevention approach starts from the recognition that health is not a barrier to economic prosperity...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
The corporate execs pushing for a return of #alcohol to #football grounds want us to believe that fans are driving this change
But many fans do not support this, and want to be able to bring their family to games without the fear of increased alcohol related violence & disorder.
But many fans do not support this, and want to be able to bring their family to games without the fear of increased alcohol related violence & disorder.
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
When is a pilot not a pilot?
A study commissioned by the SFA and SPFL themselves was clear that any meaningful pilot would need independent funding, robust data collection, & external oversight. None of that appears to be happening here.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A study commissioned by the SFA and SPFL themselves was clear that any meaningful pilot would need independent funding, robust data collection, & external oversight. None of that appears to be happening here.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Aberdeen to trial alcohol sales at Scottish Premiership match
Supporters will be able to buy alcoholic drinks at the game against Kilmarnock next month.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
When is a pilot not a pilot?
A study commissioned by the SFA and SPFL themselves was clear that any meaningful pilot would need independent funding, robust data collection, & external oversight. None of that appears to be happening here.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A study commissioned by the SFA and SPFL themselves was clear that any meaningful pilot would need independent funding, robust data collection, & external oversight. None of that appears to be happening here.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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 👉 www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
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 👉 www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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 👉 www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
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 👉 www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...
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...recent history when the gap in affordability of pub and supermarket alcohol wasn't widening hugely.
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
...recent history when the gap in affordability of pub and supermarket alcohol wasn't widening hugely.
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One of the most effective ways to reduce record high alcohol deaths would be to reintroduce the 'alcohol duty escalator' that Alistair Darling brought in, as @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social refers to in this debate about wine duty.
It was also the only time in...
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
It was also the only time in...
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One of the most effective ways to reduce record high alcohol deaths would be to reintroduce the 'alcohol duty escalator' that Alistair Darling brought in, as @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social refers to in this debate about wine duty.
It was also the only time in...
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
It was also the only time in...
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
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
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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...