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Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 19h

“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...

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

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Alcohol Health Alliance UK @aha-uk.bsky.social · 3d

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...

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Beth!

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Here are some key discussion points from Beth’s research:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Focus group findings:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Interview findings:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Beth now presents her primary data collection study, which involved interviews and focus groups:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

As part of her project, she presents the findings of a systematic scoping review to understand and map the key concepts and gaps in the literature about AFN spaces.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Beth presents her research project:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Beth discusses the changing drinking landscape and the history behind LGBTQIA+ communities and the pleasures of nightlife. How can these important pleasures be maintained whilst removing the risks and barriers alcohol poses?

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Beth explains why researching LGBTQIA+ communities drinking is important

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Next, we will hear from Beth Meadows, a PhD student from Glasgow Caledonian, who will discuss findings from her PhD project: Exploring Alcohol-Free Nightlife Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Communities 👇

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

We will share more information about the results from Kat’s research once they are published. Thanks Kat!

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

and how they carried out their research:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Kat now discusses the study aims:

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

Kat provides background information for their research, including:
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

First, we have Kat Petrilli, a senior researcher at @ias.org.uk and a Research Associate at the Policy Research Unit in Addictions at King’s College London. They will discuss findings from their research which explores alcohol marketing targeting LGBTQ+ communities. 👇

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 3d

📢Welcome to our 4th and Final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of the 2025 series.
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss our final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of 2025!

🗓️Mon, 06 Oct 2025
⏱️12:30 - 14:00 BST
🗣️Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli

Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

Alcohol Occasional 4: Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Join us online for the fourth and final seminar of the 2025 series, delivered by Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 7d

The biggest winners from #MUP? 🏆

The most vulnerable and heaviest drinkers.

Yet more evidence that #MUP drives down health inequities caused by alcohol according to a new rapid evidence review from Canada

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The impact of alcohol minimum pricing policies on vulnerable populations and health equity: A rapid review

Alcohol minimum pricing policies, including minimum unit pricing (MUP), are effective strategies for reducing alcohol consumption and related harm. Ho…

www.sciencedirect.com

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 7d

Alcohol marketing is pervasive and persuasive, driving alcohol-related harm including among children and young people.

In our latest blog, Dr Peter Rice explains why regulations are needed:

www.ias.org.uk/2025/10/02/a...

Making the case for regulating alcohol marketing in Scotland: A recent review of the evidence and next steps - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Dr Peter Rice summarises the recent Public Health Scotland review of alcohol marketing, and what should be done about it.

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 7d

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳

Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 8d

👏In tonight's debate @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social called for:
🩺Better education for healthcare professionals about #FASD
🏷️Alcohol labelling to highlight the risk of #FASD

SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 8d

In this video, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician and SHAAP Steering Group Member Dr Patricia Jackson OBE discusses support available for FASD in Scotland. #FASD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCDa...

FASD resources in Scotland

YouTube video by SHAAP

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