SHAAP
@shaapalcohol.bsky.social
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
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
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Got a spare 3 minutes?
This short film introduces 'A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK' - a new expert-led blueprint setting out how government can reduce alcohol deaths and support those in need of treatment.
This short film introduces 'A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK' - a new expert-led blueprint setting out how government can reduce alcohol deaths and support those in need of treatment.
A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK: Explained
Alcohol harm is one of the UK’s most urgent public health challenges — driving rising deaths, deepening health inequalities, and placing huge strain on our NHS, social care and economy. Yet well over…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Got a spare 3 minutes?
This short film introduces 'A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK' - a new expert-led blueprint setting out how government can reduce alcohol deaths and support those in need of treatment.
This short film introduces 'A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK' - a new expert-led blueprint setting out how government can reduce alcohol deaths and support those in need of treatment.
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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/...
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Clinicians: Should patients at high risk of alcohol harm use no and low-alcohol drinks?
New research highlights the need for nuanced guidance beyond zero-tolerance, considering non-abstinence goals and harm reduction:
New research highlights the need for nuanced guidance beyond zero-tolerance, considering non-abstinence goals and harm reduction:
Zero tolerance for 0%? How should clinicians and other practitioners respond to the use of alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol products in higher risk groups
Alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks (no/lo drinks) are now widely available and popular with consumers in high-income countries; however, it is unclear whether clinicians and others working to…
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Clinicians: Should patients at high risk of alcohol harm use no and low-alcohol drinks?
New research highlights the need for nuanced guidance beyond zero-tolerance, considering non-abstinence goals and harm reduction:
New research highlights the need for nuanced guidance beyond zero-tolerance, considering non-abstinence goals and harm reduction:
SHAAP was pleased to contribute to this vision. All of it would make a huge difference in reducing harms caused by alcohol - including deaths - in Scotland.
📢 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 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
SHAAP was pleased to contribute to this vision. All of it would make a huge difference in reducing harms caused by alcohol - including deaths - in Scotland.
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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.”
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Many of the major public health crises we face today are driven by powerful corporations.
The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed.
📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿
vimeo.com/1131660477
The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed.
📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿
vimeo.com/1131660477
Unmasking Influence - Full Documentary Film
Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major public health crises we face today are largely driven by…
vimeo.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Many of the major public health crises we face today are driven by powerful corporations.
The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed.
📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿
vimeo.com/1131660477
The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed.
📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿
vimeo.com/1131660477
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Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social supporting their work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland
📍Edinburgh
💷£37,996
🗓️35hpw
tinyurl.com/4kwmfpp6
#PolicyJobs #CommsJobs
📍Edinburgh
💷£37,996
🗓️35hpw
tinyurl.com/4kwmfpp6
#PolicyJobs #CommsJobs
November 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social supporting their work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland
📍Edinburgh
💷£37,996
🗓️35hpw
tinyurl.com/4kwmfpp6
#PolicyJobs #CommsJobs
📍Edinburgh
💷£37,996
🗓️35hpw
tinyurl.com/4kwmfpp6
#PolicyJobs #CommsJobs
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
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...
There is a disproportionately high number of people with Alcohol Use Disorder in prison. If more action was taken to address this earlier on in the justice system journey, fewer people would end up in prison.
We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM
bit.ly/4nv9n8O
We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM
bit.ly/4nv9n8O
Scotland's jails at 'crisis point' warn prison officers
A report published by the Prison Officers' Association shows staff are struggling to cope.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
There is a disproportionately high number of people with Alcohol Use Disorder in prison. If more action was taken to address this earlier on in the justice system journey, fewer people would end up in prison.
We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM
bit.ly/4nv9n8O
We've set out a clear way that this could be done: bit.ly/3LgtmKM
bit.ly/4nv9n8O
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Alcoholic drinks, along with fruit and fish, are the only food and drink category to have got cheaper, in real terms, since the start of the cost-of-living crisis.
Beer has got slightly more expensive in real terms since the end of 2022, but wine and spirits remain at late 2022 prices.
Beer has got slightly more expensive in real terms since the end of 2022, but wine and spirits remain at late 2022 prices.
October 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Alcoholic drinks, along with fruit and fish, are the only food and drink category to have got cheaper, in real terms, since the start of the cost-of-living crisis.
Beer has got slightly more expensive in real terms since the end of 2022, but wine and spirits remain at late 2022 prices.
Beer has got slightly more expensive in real terms since the end of 2022, but wine and spirits remain at late 2022 prices.
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The only time in recent history that the alcohol death rate was consistently falling was during the ‘duty escalator’.
This is no coincidence.
Raising duty rates above inflation would be the best way to save lives quickly.
Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...
This is no coincidence.
Raising duty rates above inflation would be the best way to save lives quickly.
Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The only time in recent history that the alcohol death rate was consistently falling was during the ‘duty escalator’.
This is no coincidence.
Raising duty rates above inflation would be the best way to save lives quickly.
Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...
This is no coincidence.
Raising duty rates above inflation would be the best way to save lives quickly.
Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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"Children are being targeted by online alcohol adverts with content likely to appeal to under-18s, an investigation has revealed."
When your best customers die each year, you have to try "recruit the heavy using loyalists of tomorrow'. (Industry quote).
www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
When your best customers die each year, you have to try "recruit the heavy using loyalists of tomorrow'. (Industry quote).
www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
Investigation reveals online alcohol adverts targeting children
Children are being targeted by online alcohol adverts with content likely to appeal to under-18s, an investigation has revealed.
www.sundaypost.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Children are being targeted by online alcohol adverts with content likely to appeal to under-18s, an investigation has revealed."
When your best customers die each year, you have to try "recruit the heavy using loyalists of tomorrow'. (Industry quote).
www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
When your best customers die each year, you have to try "recruit the heavy using loyalists of tomorrow'. (Industry quote).
www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
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A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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A new report from @aha-uk.bsky.social, @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social explores the killer tactics used by unhealthy industries to undermine important public health policies.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A new report from @aha-uk.bsky.social, @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social explores the killer tactics used by unhealthy industries to undermine important public health policies.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
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The number of people who die from drink driving is equivalent to a Boeing 787 crashing every year, Baroness Hayter explains in the House of Lords.
She calls for a reduction in the drink drive limit.
She calls for a reduction in the drink drive limit.
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The number of people who die from drink driving is equivalent to a Boeing 787 crashing every year, Baroness Hayter explains in the House of Lords.
She calls for a reduction in the drink drive limit.
She calls for a reduction in the drink drive limit.
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Despite a new government promising action on health, the same vested interests are at work behind the scenes.
'Killer Tactics 2' reveals how industry lobbying has weakened progress on tobacco, alcohol and junk food policy -
@ashorguk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/uploads/Kill...
'Killer Tactics 2' reveals how industry lobbying has weakened progress on tobacco, alcohol and junk food policy -
@ashorguk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/uploads/Kill...
October 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Despite a new government promising action on health, the same vested interests are at work behind the scenes.
'Killer Tactics 2' reveals how industry lobbying has weakened progress on tobacco, alcohol and junk food policy -
@ashorguk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/uploads/Kill...
'Killer Tactics 2' reveals how industry lobbying has weakened progress on tobacco, alcohol and junk food policy -
@ashorguk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
ash.org.uk/uploads/Kill...
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Stay up-to-date with the latest in alcohol policy news from the Alcohol Health Alliance and its members. In this edition:
🏢New @ippr.org report on alcohol and the workplace
⬇️Alcohol deaths falling in Scotland
🎒@nacoauk.bsky.social schools campaign extended
🎟️Events & more!
ahauk.org/news/aha-bul...
🏢New @ippr.org report on alcohol and the workplace
⬇️Alcohol deaths falling in Scotland
🎒@nacoauk.bsky.social schools campaign extended
🎟️Events & more!
ahauk.org/news/aha-bul...
AHA Bulletin - October 2025 - Alcohol Health Alliance
Stay up-to-date with the latest in alcohol policy news from the Alcohol Health Alliance and its members. October 2025
ahauk.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Stay up-to-date with the latest in alcohol policy news from the Alcohol Health Alliance and its members. In this edition:
🏢New @ippr.org report on alcohol and the workplace
⬇️Alcohol deaths falling in Scotland
🎒@nacoauk.bsky.social schools campaign extended
🎟️Events & more!
ahauk.org/news/aha-bul...
🏢New @ippr.org report on alcohol and the workplace
⬇️Alcohol deaths falling in Scotland
🎒@nacoauk.bsky.social schools campaign extended
🎟️Events & more!
ahauk.org/news/aha-bul...
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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 ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
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 ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
October 14, 2025 at 4:21 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 ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
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 ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
SHAAP Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social comments on @publichealthscot.bsky.social newly published review into the fall in referrals to specialist alcohol and drug treatment in Scotland.
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
October 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
SHAAP Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social comments on @publichealthscot.bsky.social newly published review into the fall in referrals to specialist alcohol and drug treatment in Scotland.
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
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We've written to @dantomlinson.bsky.social
calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator.
If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers.
ahauk.org/news/frontli...
calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator.
If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers.
ahauk.org/news/frontli...
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We've written to @dantomlinson.bsky.social
calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator.
If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers.
ahauk.org/news/frontli...
calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator.
If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers.
ahauk.org/news/frontli...
SHAAP Steering Group Member and @ias.org.uk Chair Dr @peterrice.bsky.social will speak about the proposed licensing changes in England, and how we can support pubs in Scotland without increasing alcohol harms.
📻BBC Radio Scotland
⏰9am
📅Today
👂Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📻BBC Radio Scotland
⏰9am
📅Today
👂Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Scotland - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
SHAAP Steering Group Member and @ias.org.uk Chair Dr @peterrice.bsky.social will speak about the proposed licensing changes in England, and how we can support pubs in Scotland without increasing alcohol harms.
📻BBC Radio Scotland
⏰9am
📅Today
👂Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📻BBC Radio Scotland
⏰9am
📅Today
👂Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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“Licensing exists to protect people, not business profits. To push this through while alcohol deaths are at record highs raises serious questions about who this government is really working for.”
Today in @theguardian.com we discuss gov plans to review licensing👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Today in @theguardian.com we discuss gov plans to review licensing👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pubs to stay open until early hours in push for UK growth
Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help the ailing hospitality sector but have attracted criticism from health experts
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
“Licensing exists to protect people, not business profits. To push this through while alcohol deaths are at record highs raises serious questions about who this government is really working for.”
Today in @theguardian.com we discuss gov plans to review licensing👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Today in @theguardian.com we discuss gov plans to review licensing👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Join us for the online launch of our new report Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual.
Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.
Register👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.
Register👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
October 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join us for the online launch of our new report Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual.
Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.
Register👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...
Together with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social we discuss real life examples of
industry lobbying,delaying and undermining health policy.
Register👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...