Alcohol Awareness Week ran from the 14th-20th November and aimed to raise awareness of the impact on health from alcohol.
During Alcohol Awareness Week Lifeline-Stockport (An alcohol treatment service commissioned by Stockport Council) held information stalls and hosted an open day for the public to find out more about the harms from alcohol.
Kayleigh, from Lifeline Stockport said, “Many of the people who we spoke to during Alcohol Awareness week were unaware that the guidelines had recently changed and that both men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week. This is the equivalent of 6 pints of average strength beer or 10 small glasses of low strength wine. In addition these units should be spread over three or more days.”
Cllr Tom McGee, Executive Member for Health at Stockport Council said: “Latest figures show that in Stockport over a quarter of the adult population drink at levels damaging to their health. Many people are totally unaware of the harm they may be doing to themselves. I would encourage people to check out their alcohol consumption with the free One You Drinks Tracker at www.nhs.uk/oneyou/. The checker will also work out how many calories you are consuming.”
For advice on cutting down on alcohol and getting local support visit www.healthystockport.co.uk
or contact the Start Team on start@stockport.gov.uk Tel 0161 474 3141
