Just before Christmas, Drink Wise, Age Well launched ‘Calling Time – Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research’. A report which presents evidence of practice and service provision that is in breach of the 2010 Equality Act and effectively stops older adults … [Read more...] about Julie’s blog: Calling Time on Alcohol and Ageism
Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Proposed Alcohol (Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill
Proposal for a bill to promote public health and reduce alcohol-related offending through: restrictions on the retailing and advertising of alcoholic drinks changes to licensing laws obligations on Scottish Ministers to issue guidance and report directing offenders towards treatment or … [Read more...] about Proposed Alcohol (Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill