Browsing Alcohol by Author "Holmes, Mark"
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Alcohol and the NHS Health Check programme: Could we be left with a hangover?
(2010)Alcohol misuse costs the NHS in the order of £2.7 billion per year; the total annual cost to the UK economy has been calculated at up to £25.1 billion. This article will examine if the Department of Health?s NHS Health ... -
Alcohol misuse: The need to take a preventative approach
(2013)Consuming alcohol within moderate and recommended amounts can have its benefits. These include: social inclusion, socialising, positive impacts it can have on providing employment and to the economy. However, not all people ... -
Dying for a drink: Alcohol across the lifespan
(2013)We are a nation with an alcohol-induced dichotomy: we have a love affair with alcohol but are increasingly aware of its dangers. The pub has been a cornerstone of our society, providing a source of relationships and artistic ... -
Health checks: Could we be left with a hangover?
(2010)Alcohol misuse costs £2.7 billion a year to the NHS. Mark Holmes and Jamie Waterall ask whether the NHS Health Check programme has missed a chance to help reduce the health risks of alcohol misuse -
Helping patients to rebuild their lives
(2013)Working as an alcohol specialist nurse involves caring for patients across secondary and primary health care settings. -
It's just the tonic
(2014)An alcohol-free month offers the opportunity to think about your lifestyle and wellbeing, says Mark Holmes. Imagine what the UK would look like if we all took a month off from drinking alcohol? I am sure staff in busy ... -
Making alcohol services accessible
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Multi-agency care for people with alcohol-related long-term conditions
(2017)In Nottinghamshire, a dedicated team cares for people with alcohol-related chronic ill health. This initiative won the award for Managing Long-term Conditions in the 2016 Nursing Times Awards -
Role model: Strengthening emotional care
(2013)Award-winning nurse Mark Holmes created a new community role to offer service users a supportive alcohol liaison service -
Under pressure: Tackling two of the most common preventable health harms in the UK; high blood pressure and excessive alcohol consumption
(2015)This report sets out a series of recommendations to improve the management of hazardous, harmful and dependent drinking, especially in people with, or at risk of developing hypertension. -
Using online tools to treat alcohol misuse
(2016)Many people with alcohol problems find it difficult to access traditional services, due to stigma or practical difficulties. Online tools offer the option to avoid face-to-face consultations and can be made available at ... -
The way we drink now
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WHO alcohol brief intervention training manual for primary care
(2017)Alcohol contributes significantly to the disease and mortality burden in the WHO European Region, and primary health care systems play an important role in reducing the impact of harmful alcohol use. Screening and brief ...