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Dudley Strategy for Tackling Health Inequalities 2010-15

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PRIORITY AREA: ALCOHOL DELIVERY PLAN<strong>Health</strong> and <strong>Health</strong> ImprovementRECOMMENDATION ACTIVITY OUTCOMES LEAD TIMESCALERise awareness of alcohol harm inthe local communityEnsure in<strong>for</strong>mation on alcohol isavailable and accessible to allmembers of the local populationAll workplaces should have alcoholpolicies and provide awareness andsupport <strong>for</strong> staff on alcoholIdentify and target those groups mostat risk of alcohol related harmProvide access to support services<strong>for</strong> alcohol users and carersAlcohol awareness campaignsIn<strong>for</strong>mation about units andsensible drinking limits are availablein the main community languageson the council and PCT websites,and in key healthcare andcommunity settingsIncrease awareness of alcohol inthe workplace and ensurebusinesses are supported todevelop alcohol policiesIntroduce regular alcohol healthpromotion sessions with employersand community groupsTargeted interventions to reducealcohol related admissions tohospitalSmall grants scheme to supportuser and carer groupsThree general awarenesscampaigns to improve knowledge ofunits and health risks of drinking toexcess of the general populationTargeted campaign <strong>for</strong> under 25son the health risks of binge drinkingPartnership Campaign e.g.Christmas Alcohol and CocaineCampaignIncrease in awareness asmeasured by baseline lifestylesurveyIncrease in number ofplaces/services where alcoholin<strong>for</strong>mation is availableEnsure PCT, NHS Trust and LocalAuthority have up to date policieson alcohol in the workplace andmonitor implementationEstablish baseline to reduce alcoholrelated absenteeismDevelop and implement number ofsessions heldRaised awareness measured byevaluation of sessionsAwaiting outcome of socialmarketing study. The interventionsmay be campaigns or specificinterventions e.g. access to briefinterventions, etc.A minimum of five groups to besupported per annumPCT (Public<strong>Health</strong>) + allpartnersPCT (Public<strong>Health</strong>) + allpartnersPCT (Public<strong>Health</strong>) + allpartnersPCT (Public<strong>Health</strong>) + allpartnersPCT (Public<strong>Health</strong>) + allpartnersMarch 2011March 2011March 2013March 2012224

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