8/10 people in the NE consider alcohol a problem. It is #TimeforAction - if not now, when? Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm is backed by NHS, local authority and policing leaders, calling for more measures to protect individuals, families and communities www.fresh-balance.co.uk/news/balance...
Balance unveils Blueprint to Reduce Alcohol Harm - Fresh Balance
Today, Balance launches “Reducing Alcohol Harm”, a ground-breaking blueprint calling for urgent national action to tackle the significant impact of alcohol on health, social care, crime, disorder, wor...
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December 19, 2024 at 10:38 AM
8/10 people in the NE consider alcohol a problem. It is #TimeforAction - if not now, when? Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm is backed by NHS, local authority and policing leaders, calling for more measures to protect individuals, families and communities www.fresh-balance.co.uk/news/balance...
3/3 We need bold government action on alcohol harm to save lives and reduce illness. Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the strong public concern around alcohol, the costs to our region and our recommendations.
Read it here 🔽 #TimeForAction
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Read it here 🔽 #TimeForAction
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May 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
3/3 We need bold government action on alcohol harm to save lives and reduce illness. Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the strong public concern around alcohol, the costs to our region and our recommendations.
Read it here 🔽 #TimeForAction
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Read it here 🔽 #TimeForAction
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For too long alcohol harm has been soaring – but lack of national action has failed communities and hit public finances. NE Directors of Public Health explain why our Blueprint for Reducing Alcohol Harm matters 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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September 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
For too long alcohol harm has been soaring – but lack of national action has failed communities and hit public finances. NE Directors of Public Health explain why our Blueprint for Reducing Alcohol Harm matters 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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@aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
1/2 It’s #FASDAwarenessMonth
FASD affects nearly 4% of children – yet many women aren’t warned about the risks.
❗ Alcohol can cause lifelong harm to babies
✅76% of NE adults back mandatory alcohol warning labels
We welcome action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm
FASD affects nearly 4% of children – yet many women aren’t warned about the risks.
❗ Alcohol can cause lifelong harm to babies
✅76% of NE adults back mandatory alcohol warning labels
We welcome action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm
September 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
1/2 It’s #FASDAwarenessMonth
FASD affects nearly 4% of children – yet many women aren’t warned about the risks.
❗ Alcohol can cause lifelong harm to babies
✅76% of NE adults back mandatory alcohol warning labels
We welcome action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm
FASD affects nearly 4% of children – yet many women aren’t warned about the risks.
❗ Alcohol can cause lifelong harm to babies
✅76% of NE adults back mandatory alcohol warning labels
We welcome action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm
1/2 82% of people in the North East say alcohol is a big problem. Deaths, liver disease & hospital stays are rising – fuelled by constant promotion, cheap prices and easy access. It’s #TimeForAction to protect children and the most vulnerable. #ReduceAlcoholHarm
August 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
1/2 82% of people in the North East say alcohol is a big problem. Deaths, liver disease & hospital stays are rising – fuelled by constant promotion, cheap prices and easy access. It’s #TimeForAction to protect children and the most vulnerable. #ReduceAlcoholHarm
1/2 Drink driving deaths are at their highest since 2009. 77% of people back lowering the drink drive limit – it’s time for change. England still has some of the highest legal limits in Europe. It’s time to cut the limit as part of new road safety laws.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
August 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
1/2 Drink driving deaths are at their highest since 2009. 77% of people back lowering the drink drive limit – it’s time for change. England still has some of the highest legal limits in Europe. It’s time to cut the limit as part of new road safety laws.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
8 in 10 people in the NE see alcohol as a big problem regionally and nationally. Our 2024/25 annual report highlights Balance’s busiest year yet: raising awareness and campaigning for action to reduce alcohol harm. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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August 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
8 in 10 people in the NE see alcohol as a big problem regionally and nationally. Our 2024/25 annual report highlights Balance’s busiest year yet: raising awareness and campaigning for action to reduce alcohol harm. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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2/2 In 2021, she stopped drinking alcohol and founded Sober Socials, helping hundreds of women find support without alcohol. 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
2/2 In 2021, she stopped drinking alcohol and founded Sober Socials, helping hundreds of women find support without alcohol. 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
2/3 Alcohol causes 17,000 cancers a year in the UK, including breast & bowel cancer - yet many still don’t know the risks. Health warning labels work. They raise awareness and increase public support for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
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Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, says new WHO/Europe report
Copenhagen, 14 February 2025Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer. This simple and inexpensive measure ca...
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April 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
2/3 Alcohol causes 17,000 cancers a year in the UK, including breast & bowel cancer - yet many still don’t know the risks. Health warning labels work. They raise awareness and increase public support for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm.
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Alcohol Care Teams save lives and deliver an excellent return on investment. With alcohol harms rising, these teams have a crucial role to play in the future.
Read @ias.org.uk's blog or listen to the Alcohol Alert podcast 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
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Read @ias.org.uk's blog or listen to the Alcohol Alert podcast 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
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"We’re managing the chaos": Why Alcohol Care Teams matter more than ever - Institute of Alcohol Studies
What is an Alcohol Care Team? How are they structured in hospitals? And why is funding being cut for so many? Listen to our podcast on the topic, with Professor Julia Sinclair and Nurse Consultant Arl...
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August 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Alcohol Care Teams save lives and deliver an excellent return on investment. With alcohol harms rising, these teams have a crucial role to play in the future.
Read @ias.org.uk's blog or listen to the Alcohol Alert podcast 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
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Read @ias.org.uk's blog or listen to the Alcohol Alert podcast 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm
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82% of NE people see alcohol as a big problem both nationally and regionally. Deaths, liver disease and hospital admissions rising but lack of national action has failed communities. NE Directors of Public Health explain why our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm matters 🔽
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Directors of Public Health supporting Balance's Blueprint for Reducing Alcohol Harm.
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January 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
82% of NE people see alcohol as a big problem both nationally and regionally. Deaths, liver disease and hospital admissions rising but lack of national action has failed communities. NE Directors of Public Health explain why our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm matters 🔽
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2/2 We need to act on alcohol harm. #Budget25 is a chance to save lives, raise revenue and reduce the wave of harm alcohol causes.
Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the costs, public concern and the vital changes we need to see 🔽
@aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the costs, public concern and the vital changes we need to see 🔽
@aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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November 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
2/2 We need to act on alcohol harm. #Budget25 is a chance to save lives, raise revenue and reduce the wave of harm alcohol causes.
Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the costs, public concern and the vital changes we need to see 🔽
@aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the costs, public concern and the vital changes we need to see 🔽
@aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk
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2/ Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines important steps to alleviate the strain alcohol places on communities, the NHS and the economy. #TimeForAction
You can read it here 🔽
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You can read it here 🔽
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January 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
2/ Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines important steps to alleviate the strain alcohol places on communities, the NHS and the economy. #TimeForAction
You can read it here 🔽
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You can read it here 🔽
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2/ Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines important steps to ease the strain alcohol places on communities, on health and social services, and the economy. #TimeForAction
You can read it here 🔽
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You can read it here 🔽
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December 17, 2024 at 9:25 AM
2/ Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines important steps to ease the strain alcohol places on communities, on health and social services, and the economy. #TimeForAction
You can read it here 🔽
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You can read it here 🔽
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3/3 Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines our vision for evidence-based action at national level. Measures which reduce affordability, availability & promotion of alcohol are crucial when it comes to protecting people and supporting economic recovery.
It's #TimeforAction
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It's #TimeforAction
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March 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
3/3 Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines our vision for evidence-based action at national level. Measures which reduce affordability, availability & promotion of alcohol are crucial when it comes to protecting people and supporting economic recovery.
It's #TimeforAction
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It's #TimeforAction
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3/3 That’s why we need bold Government action on alcohol to save lives and reduce costs. Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the impact on our region from alcohol and our recommendations🔽
#TimeforAction
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#TimeforAction
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April 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
3/3 That’s why we need bold Government action on alcohol to save lives and reduce costs. Our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the impact on our region from alcohol and our recommendations🔽
#TimeforAction
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#TimeforAction
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2/2 Our blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm is a call to the government to introduce evidence-based policies which improve public health and protect the public purse, including measures which reduce the affordability, availability & promotion of alcohol.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
2/2 Our blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm is a call to the government to introduce evidence-based policies which improve public health and protect the public purse, including measures which reduce the affordability, availability & promotion of alcohol.
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“If you sit down and watch the football, most of the adverts are around alcohol or gambling.”
We need more action at a national level to regulate the promotion of alcohol. Listen to the concerns of these NE people 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @instalcstud.bsky.social
#TimeForAction #ReduceAlcoholHarm
We need more action at a national level to regulate the promotion of alcohol. Listen to the concerns of these NE people 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @instalcstud.bsky.social
#TimeForAction #ReduceAlcoholHarm
January 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
“If you sit down and watch the football, most of the adverts are around alcohol or gambling.”
We need more action at a national level to regulate the promotion of alcohol. Listen to the concerns of these NE people 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @instalcstud.bsky.social
#TimeForAction #ReduceAlcoholHarm
We need more action at a national level to regulate the promotion of alcohol. Listen to the concerns of these NE people 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @instalcstud.bsky.social
#TimeForAction #ReduceAlcoholHarm
2/2 Caroline is endorsing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. It outlines the urgent steps needed from Government to alleviate the strain alcohol places on the NHS, communities, the economy and wider emergency services. The #TimeForAction is long overdue.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
2/2 Caroline is endorsing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. It outlines the urgent steps needed from Government to alleviate the strain alcohol places on the NHS, communities, the economy and wider emergency services. The #TimeForAction is long overdue.
“If we’re serious about tackling alcohol harm across society, we need to start by examining the culture and policies in our own institutions - including Parliament”. This blog from Lisa Erlandsen is excellent and well worth a read.🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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Should we raise a glass or raise concerns? Alcohol in the parliamentary workplace - Alcohol Health Alliance
Lisa Erlandsen, Policy Manager at the Alcohol Health Alliance, reflects on her experience of the drinking culture in Parliament.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
“If we’re serious about tackling alcohol harm across society, we need to start by examining the culture and policies in our own institutions - including Parliament”. This blog from Lisa Erlandsen is excellent and well worth a read.🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
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2/2 Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast cancer - responsible for 1 in 10 cases. It also harms mental health, worsens menopause symptoms & damages the body - no matter what you drink.
Reducing your drinking reduces risk. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
Reducing your drinking reduces risk. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
April 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
2/2 Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast cancer - responsible for 1 in 10 cases. It also harms mental health, worsens menopause symptoms & damages the body - no matter what you drink.
Reducing your drinking reduces risk. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
Reducing your drinking reduces risk. #ReduceAlcoholHarm #TimeForAction
Cutting down on alcohol isn’t just good for the body – it can help the mind too.
Stories like Evie’s are important to break some of the stigma around alcohol and inspire others to think about their own drinking.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
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Stories like Evie’s are important to break some of the stigma around alcohol and inspire others to think about their own drinking.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
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September 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Cutting down on alcohol isn’t just good for the body – it can help the mind too.
Stories like Evie’s are important to break some of the stigma around alcohol and inspire others to think about their own drinking.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
Stories like Evie’s are important to break some of the stigma around alcohol and inspire others to think about their own drinking.
#ReduceAlcoholHarm
@ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social
3/4 Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the urgent steps needed from Government to alleviate the strain alcohol places on communities, the economy, the NHS and wider emergency services. The #TimeForAction is long overdue.
February 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
3/4 Our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm outlines the urgent steps needed from Government to alleviate the strain alcohol places on communities, the economy, the NHS and wider emergency services. The #TimeForAction is long overdue.
1/2 It’s unacceptable that the NE has the worst rates of alcohol- specific deaths in the country – according to @ONS statistics. We urgently need national action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Sue Taylor is Head of Alcohol Policy at Fresh and Balance.
#TimeforAction
#TimeforAction
March 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
1/2 It’s unacceptable that the NE has the worst rates of alcohol- specific deaths in the country – according to @ONS statistics. We urgently need national action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Sue Taylor is Head of Alcohol Policy at Fresh and Balance.
#TimeforAction
#TimeforAction