Concerns that changes in drinking habits and levels of alcohol consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are causing increasing health issues, are leading health experts to remind residents they can ‘Know Your Score’ with a simple online quiz and find steps to cut back. Estimates show the majority of people in Kent (approximately three-quarters) drink…
Online help for residents who want to reduce how much alcohol they are drinking is now available in Kent from an easily accessible app. Latest estimates show the majority of people (75%) drink sensibly and in safe limits but in Kent, approximately 288,433 people are drinking above the recommended safe limits – with 23 per cent…
Kent residents are being encouraged to ‘Know Your Score’ and during this Alcohol Awareness Week, take a simple online quiz to see if the amount of alcohol they are drinking could be affecting their emotional, mental and physical health. Figures show the majority of people (79%) drink sensibly and in safe limits but in Kent, approximately 254,000…
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week and Kent residents are being reminded of the dangers of drinking too much and where they can find support services. Alcohol addiction can ruin lives and have lasting impact on families for generations. Drinking too much can have long term effects on you emotional and physical health. Luckily, the majority of…
Special training sessions are taking place across Kent to help frontline staff who may be in contact with people who are drinking too much alcohol. The events for professionals, including probation officers, job centre staff, careers advisors and social workers, are just one of the many support services available as Alcohol Awareness Week (13 to…