Do you recognize any of the neighbours on #vintagestreet ? Watch the video from @DWAWUK to find out more about life events that can lead to increased alcohol use in later life, and why this is can be a hidden issue: https://t.co/wkptPe5zPg
I was 54 when I stopped drinking & sobriety is the thing I’m most proud of next to my children. Today @WeAreWithYou are launching a hotline for over 50’s worried about their drinking https://t.co/e9qGhbojSs 0808 8010750 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek#itsnevertoolate
“Many older adults are unable to see their loved ones and are drinking more as a way to cope with increased loneliness, isolation and anxiety.”
Head of Drink Wise Age Well Julie Breslin talks about our #Over50sAlcoholHelpline in @Telegraph (paywall)
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Great opportunity here to share expertise and knowledge around dual diagnosis in older adults. Well done to all involved in getting a dedicated issue on the subject! @oldagepsych @BKBareham
*Statistical publication update* NRS are aiming to publish deaths from various causes 2019 in Nov & drug related deaths in Dec 2020. Timescales are subject to further data being received & dates will be announced 4 weeks in advance of publication https://t.co/QOigYfmyoW
Today's #AlcoholCharter blog comes from @DWAW_UK, explaining that older adults can face age discrimination when trying to access alcohol treatment services. Yet more than 1/3 of older adults develop alcohol problems later in life and deserve support. https://t.co/rOGxyCQqDx
Data people! We're building our Data team @AddactionUK and recruiting to data science, engineering, data ops & product roles. Please take a look, apply / share with your networks (photo is with @DataKindUK) https://t.co/IlCx9fLd25 https://t.co/wVh4Huv17a https://t.co/TRjXpPnxAU
There were some great speakers at the recent conference around alcohol and older adults - @McEvoyClaire @oldagepsych Sarah Wadd @AndyTowersNZ @Bkateb1 and Julie Breslin from @DWAW_UK. @Deborah08765276 has written an account of the day for our blog https://t.co/2natIRiEiY
According to the @ONS the number of alcohol related deaths in the over 50s has risen 45% since 2001.
How can services make sure people in these age groups know they aren't alone?
https://t.co/XonhyDAVWZ
@DWAW_UK is #callingtime4change for equity for older adults in alcohol treatment. To find out more view this short (and brilliant) animation from @ice_creates: https://t.co/4vDKrHtH44
Watch out for the launch of our #callingtime4change charters tomorrow with a wonderful short animation from our friends at @ice_creates @DWAW_Devon @DWAW_Sheffield
"Only a person can adapt to different people’s situation while offering the human connection they’re looking for"
Steph Keenan writes about working in our webchat service and why real people being at the heart of digital support is so important.
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Today at the #SCVOGathering the @DWAW_Glasgow #callingtime4change advocacy group presented their power film #TheKick. Jen, Willie x 2, Carol, Kathy and Jim, thank you all for sharing your personal experiences to help others #InvincibleNotInvisible https://t.co/u9hVHuwWJ9
Brilliantly insightful thread from @VictimOfMaths on the increase in alcohol-specific deaths across the UK: "Deaths at younger ages haven't changed since 2001. Rises are completely driven by increasing death rates in the over 55s in both men and women."
New figures released today from @ONS on alcohol-specific deaths (i.e. those caused wholly by alcohol) show another rise from last year.
But isn't alcohol consumption falling?
WHAT'S GOING ON?
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