Young People, Alcohol and Innovation
Date: 8 Sep 2011
Young People, Alcohol and Innovation
The South West Alcohol Improvement Programme supports activity across the region to reduce alcohol related health harms and alcohol attributable hospital admissions.
In 2008 preventing alcohol related harm among children and young people was identified as a public health priority for the region. It was recognised that the evidence base concerning effectiveness in reducing alcohol misuse among children and young people is limited. As a result of this an Innovations Fund was established to facilitate progress in this area.
Between April 2009 and March 2011, five projects across the region were supported to develop and deliver innovative services and guidance aimed at reducing alcohol related harm and improving resilience and wellbeing among young people.
The Young People, Alcohol and Innovation briefing provides details of those projects and describes the challenges and successes they faced in their efforts to improve responses and develop the evidence base in this area. It will be of interest to individuals and organisations responsible for developing and commissioning services for young people and anyone involved in working with and supporting young people.
Read the report: http://www.alcohollearningcentre.org.uk/News/NewsItem/?cid=6665
