The Alcohol Care Team (ACT) at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Available 8am- 4pm 7 days
Joined July 2023
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BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
When alcohol is all around us, its impact can be easy to miss.
This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect.
Take @AlcoholChangeUK’s drinking quiz to better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol…
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YOU DID IT!🙌
The Dry January® challenge has officially come to an end, HUGE congratulations to those who took part this year!⭐
31 days alcohol-free is a huge accomplishment so you should be super proud of yourself today. We hope you learnt how fun being alcohol-free truly can be!
If you're wondering what you should do next, or if you found the month particularly hard, you can find more information and signposting on our website here.👇
bit.ly/3WWsDB7
#DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Over Christmas and New Year, find free and low-cost meals across #Bradford for those in need.
The Salvation Army Day Shelter (#Bradford BD3) is also open Mon-Fri, offering breakfast, lunch, and hot drinks.
Check bradfordfoodbanks.org.uk/chr… for more info.
#CommunitySupport
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Monday is #WorldHeartDay.
The risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced by:
🍎 eating a healthier diet
🏃🏽♀️ increasing physical activity
🚭 quitting tobacco
🥃 reducing alcohol
More key facts from @WHO: who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
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“We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it’s a national economic problem."
A new report from @IPPR reveals the economic costs of alcohol harm, with 1 in 3 UK workers calling in sick after work drinks.
theguardian.com/society/2025…
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Cider is still taxed at less than half the rate of beer of the same strength.
Aligning both rates with wine/spirits could save 75,000 lives over 20 years and £1.4bn for the NHS.
It’s time to end this unfair tax loophole.
Read our Budget submission: ias.org.uk/wp-content/upload…
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Alcohol use disorders consist of conditions characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use and loss of control over alcohol intake.
A new Seminar discusses the need for integrated alcohol control policies to improve the prevention of alcohol use disorders, improve access to treatment, and reduce stigma:
ALT Figure: Interaction between different levels of drinking in crisis situations. Copyright: Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Not ready to go #Sober for a month? That’s okay.
#PauseOctober is about drinking less, your way.
💬 Get expert advice on how to cut down from our Drink Coaches.
🔗 bit.ly/4pWDSGR
#DrinkCoach #MindfulDrinking
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
🍷 Alcohol Awareness Week – know your limits
Being mindful of how much you drink supports your liver, mental health and overall wellbeing.
If you need support, speak to your GP or visit Be Healthy Bucks. Small changes make a big difference.
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in an emergency. At New Vision Bradford, we provide free take-home naloxone kits to anyone in the Bradford District who wants one.
💛 #YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Would you know what to do if you saw someone overdose?
Keep an eye out for our new campaign 'You Can Save A Life' launching 31st March
#YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
We're excited to announce the launch of our outreach vehicle! Funded by @bradfordmdc the addition of the van means we can continue in our mission to reduce barriers to accessing support. The vehicle has a confidential, clinical space so we can deliver services in the community
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
10,473 people in the UK died as a direct result of alcohol in 2023, new @ONS data shows.
Beyond deaths and hospitalisations, the ripple effect of alcohol harm reaches all corners of our communities and society.
Preventative policies not only have the power to save and improve lives, but protect them too.
Read our full analysis and statement here🔽
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/ti…
#alcoholharm #alcoholpolicy
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
We're into February now and the #DryJanuaryChallenge has come to an end, but you don't have to go back to the ways things were before!
You can continue to use our free Try Dry® app year round to track your dry days or drinking and remain mindful about your relationship with alcohol.
🎯Set custom goals - another dry month? Keep up the dry streak?
🗓️Track your dry days and 'drank as planned' days
✍️Monitor your wellbeing and energy in the notes section
🔢Continue to track your money, calories and units saved!
Find out more about using the Try Dry® app year round⬇️
alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol…
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
So, you've nearly completed your #DryJanuaryChallenge, that is awesome!
But, what do I do after I have finished my alcohol-free month? We get this one a lot!
For advice on what to do next, check out our blog👇
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/wh…
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
You have made it to four weeks alcohol free! Only a couple of days to go before you complete the whole month!👏
🌟More energy
😃Boosted mood
💷Extra cash in your pocket
There is so much goodness going on in your body too, even if you aren't seeing it.
Just four weeks without a drink can substantially reduce liver ‘stiffness’, an early sign of liver disease. You'll also likely have lower blood pressure and your cholesterol levels could be lowering too!
Find out more about what's going on in your body on our website👇
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/fo…
#DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
✨You're three weeks #alcoholfree!✨
You're likely to have seen some brilliant benefits - but what's going on under the surface?
🧠You might be experiencing improvements in your memory, particularly your short-term memory.
💪You may be noticing the pounds dropping off as you cut out the booze - especially if you're using your newfound free time to get exercising.
Find out more in our blog⬇️
alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/th…
#DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Take control of your health goals this #January. Take the 2-min @DrinkCoach test to compare your drinking levels throughout your #JanuaryChallenge By reducing your drinking you may benefit from better skin and improved hydration 💦 Take the test below 👇
drinkcoach.org.uk/alcohol-te…
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Are you noticing better skin, sleep and health because of drinking less throughout #january? Take the 2-min @DrinkCoach #AlcoholTest to get instant advice on cutting down 👇👇
drinkcoach.org.uk/alcohol-te…
#Bradford #Bradfordcommunity #keighley #shipley
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
You're nearly halfway through your #DrinkCoachChallenge! How has the challenge gone for so far?
Find out if you're eligible for free online coaching with one of our specialists to support you reach your goals for #January.
drinkcoach.org.uk/januarycha…