Elinor Jayne
@edinburghellejayne.bsky.social
Rural living urban exile, with the occasional opinion and a lot of photos. Public health policy, politics, forest walks, food, art, books.
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The availability of alcohol further normalises its place in society & infringes the rights of those who do not wish to drink, including children. Instead of increasing availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability.
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
Calling Time - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport. Email your MSP to bring an end to alcohol sports sponsorship Every d...
www.shaap.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The availability of alcohol further normalises its place in society & infringes the rights of those who do not wish to drink, including children. Instead of increasing availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability.
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
www.shaap.org.uk/calling-time/
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Our alcohol and cancer guidance aims to inform health professionals on how to use opportunities in their work to intervene to reduce risks including raising awareness, offering guidance, and supporting patients to reduce drinking.
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
New study challenges what we know about alcohol and cancer risk
Researchers found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Our alcohol and cancer guidance aims to inform health professionals on how to use opportunities in their work to intervene to reduce risks including raising awareness, offering guidance, and supporting patients to reduce drinking.
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
View guidance: bit.ly/3XXpxgI
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Alcohol was banned at football matches to curb disorder. Emergency services see a rise in demand and pressure after big matches. Instead of expanding availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability at all sports events.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Aberdeen fans allowed to buy alcohol at Premiership match
For the first time in more than 40 years, supporters were able to buy drinks ahead of a match in the top flight of Scottish football.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Alcohol was banned at football matches to curb disorder. Emergency services see a rise in demand and pressure after big matches. Instead of expanding availability of alcohol at matches, consideration should be given to restricting its availability at all sports events.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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SNP’s Paul McLennan (MSP, East Lothian) urges football authorities to reject alcohol sponsorship ahead of the World Cup, highlighting Scotland’s team as role models for children and young people and calling for partnerships with industries that cause less harm to society.
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
Members’ Business: Scotland National Football Team Qualifies for FIFA World Cup - 10 December 2025
YouTube video by The Scottish Parliament
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
SNP’s Paul McLennan (MSP, East Lothian) urges football authorities to reject alcohol sponsorship ahead of the World Cup, highlighting Scotland’s team as role models for children and young people and calling for partnerships with industries that cause less harm to society.
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
youtu.be/56cIzmRVZjE?...
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SHAAP, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social, & SRC hosted an event last month on cultivating culturally appropriate alcohol services for Black and Asian communities in Scotland.
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Birmingham Punjabi man 'would drink and not want to wake up'
Navraj Singh sought help for his alcohol addiction, but found Asian people were underrepresented.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
SHAAP, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social, & SRC hosted an event last month on cultivating culturally appropriate alcohol services for Black and Asian communities in Scotland.
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keep an eye out for the event report which will include recommendations for policy and practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
Hats off to the alcohol industry…always at any government event to celebrate…anything. Here the PM talks about the joys of whisky while Diageo hosts a bar in a room normally used for heads of state, apparently. For St Andrews Day foodanddrink.scotsman.com/scran-podcas...
Scran: Talking stolen whisky and Scottish food and drink with Prime Minister Keir Starmer | Scotsman Food and Drink
Welcome to a very special episode of Scran. This week I was invited to 10 Downing Street to partake in a celebration of Scottish food and drink in advance o ...
foodanddrink.scotsman.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hats off to the alcohol industry…always at any government event to celebrate…anything. Here the PM talks about the joys of whisky while Diageo hosts a bar in a room normally used for heads of state, apparently. For St Andrews Day foodanddrink.scotsman.com/scran-podcas...
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'Obesity is a systemic issue driven by structural factors including a commercial food environment that makes unhealthy choices cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed – especially to children and in deprived areas.' https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
How to tackle obesity: why industry must step up
Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
'Obesity is a systemic issue driven by structural factors including a commercial food environment that makes unhealthy choices cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed – especially to children and in deprived areas.' https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
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We welcome the publication of this guidance.
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
Clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment
UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.
www.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We welcome the publication of this guidance.
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
SHAAP provided feedback to help shape the guidelines and urge the Scottish Government to use it as a basis to improve access to appropriate treatment for all who experience alcohol-related problems and seek support in Scotland
www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...
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Here's an alternative take: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Here's an alternative take: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
Good news that the chancellor resisted pressure from the alcohol industry to freeze duty and instead it will rise with inflation, as it’s supposed to. Here’s hoping next time a duty escalator is introduced as this is actually effective at reducing deaths AND raising tax for the exchequer.
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist OBE, Chair of SHAAP, comments on the announcement of the UK Budget.
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Good news that the chancellor resisted pressure from the alcohol industry to freeze duty and instead it will rise with inflation, as it’s supposed to. Here’s hoping next time a duty escalator is introduced as this is actually effective at reducing deaths AND raising tax for the exchequer.
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Ahead of today's UK Budget @aha-uk.bsky.social highlights that alcohol duty should rise with inflation each year, despite alcohol industry claims to the contrary. This is necessary to raise crucial funds to deal with the health and social harms caused by alcohol.
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Ahead of today's UK Budget @aha-uk.bsky.social highlights that alcohol duty should rise with inflation each year, despite alcohol industry claims to the contrary. This is necessary to raise crucial funds to deal with the health and social harms caused by alcohol.
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025...
A surprise progressive measure to try to rebalance the playing field with industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I wonder why the UK government is not taking a similar approach to alcohol given the huge pressures on health services?
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A surprise progressive measure to try to rebalance the playing field with industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I wonder why the UK government is not taking a similar approach to alcohol given the huge pressures on health services?
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💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
An opportunity to share your research into an alcohol- related topic to a wide Scottish and often international audience. Abstracts welcome from now.
📣 The call for abstracts is now live for our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals!
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
📄 We welcome proposals from all disciplines and from new and early career researchers and/or international researchers.
📆 The deadline for submissions is Friday 30th January 2026.
➡️ See more info here : bit.ly/4rd9Uz9
Call for Abstracts: 2026 Alcohol Occasionals - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) invite researchers to submit their research proposals for the 2026 SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals we...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
An opportunity to share your research into an alcohol- related topic to a wide Scottish and often international audience. Abstracts welcome from now.
Love the Mani musical tribute on @bbc6music.bsky.social this morning. Perfect Friday morning vibes. Saw him perform with Primal Scream at a festival and he was something else. What a guy. RIP.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Love the Mani musical tribute on @bbc6music.bsky.social this morning. Perfect Friday morning vibes. Saw him perform with Primal Scream at a festival and he was something else. What a guy. RIP.
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⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
Absolutely belter of a very tense match…and now v excited that Scotland’s men’s team is in the World Cup. The players are huge role models for Scotland’s kids so I hope the football authorities take their responsibility seriously and don’t accept alcohol sponsorship
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
'Not much work being done today' - Scotland fans celebrate World Cup qualification
Scotland's men have secured a place at the World Cup Finals for the first time since 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Absolutely belter of a very tense match…and now v excited that Scotland’s men’s team is in the World Cup. The players are huge role models for Scotland’s kids so I hope the football authorities take their responsibility seriously and don’t accept alcohol sponsorship
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
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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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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
Still reeling from the revelation that the Government Minister used the foreword for the licensing review report to say alcohol outlets sell happiness. Stunningly irresponsible.
New @addictionjournal.bsky.social editorial on the licensing reforms currently being rushed through by the UK Government.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The Call for Evidence closes on November 6th www.gov.uk/government/c...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The Call for Evidence closes on November 6th www.gov.uk/government/c...
Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Still reeling from the revelation that the Government Minister used the foreword for the licensing review report to say alcohol outlets sell happiness. Stunningly irresponsible.
Just in case you were in any doubt as to the alcohol industry’s motives…just like big tobacco.
Alcohol companies are using ‘zero-alcohol’ products to polish their image as responsible and health-conscious.
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
‘Zero-alcohol’ products and the guise of responsibility - Journal of Public Health Policy
Alcohol companies have expanded their presence in the ‘zero-alcohol’ market with intensive product development and marketing activities. This has been framed by industry as an effort to reduce or solv...
link.springer.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Just in case you were in any doubt as to the alcohol industry’s motives…just like big tobacco.
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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 ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
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 ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 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 ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
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 ⬇️
https://twp.ai/9PWihX
This is a pretty damning report. While the research was carried out in Scotland, I suspect England and Wales would have the same problems, yet the government there wants to rip up licensing regulations as apparently licensed premises “sell happiness” to quote the minister 🧐
Paramedics risk their lives to save others - but too often, they’re the ones getting hurt.
New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts.
Interviews with Scottish... 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts.
Interviews with Scottish... 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The paramedic who wakes up wondering: 'Will I make it home tonight?'
Araf Saddiq has been assaulted five times, spat on and verbally abused on countless occasions.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is a pretty damning report. While the research was carried out in Scotland, I suspect England and Wales would have the same problems, yet the government there wants to rip up licensing regulations as apparently licensed premises “sell happiness” to quote the minister 🧐