SHAAP
@shaapalcohol.bsky.social
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist OBE, Chair of SHAAP, comments on the announcement of the UK Budget.
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Dr Alastair MacGilchrist OBE, Chair of SHAAP, comments on the announcement of the UK Budget.
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
You can read the full comment here: www.shaap.org.uk/news/shaap-c...
💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
💡 Exposure to alcohol marketing influences us to buy and drink more alcohol.
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽️ We should be able to enjoy sports without the constant nudge to drink.
➡️ You can email your MSP to ask them to commit to bringing an end to alcohol sport sponsorship here: bit.ly/4pIyUgj
⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⚽ More clippings of our campaign sponsoring the Scottish Masters Cup last week.
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
🔴 The ‘Calling Time’ campaign aims to encourage the Scottish Government to put an end to alcohol sponsorship and marketing in sport.
➡️ Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The event report from our Alcohol Occasional on Scotland's First Managed Alcohol Programme is now available!
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The event report from our Alcohol Occasional on Scotland's First Managed Alcohol Programme is now available!
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
During the seminar, Dr Hannah Carver, Dr Emma King & Jessica Greenhalgh (University of Stirling) discussed findings from their research which evaluated the MAP.
Read report: bit.ly/3X0y5TH
Did you spot our campaign on BBC Scotland?
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Did you spot our campaign on BBC Scotland?
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
The Calling Time campaign, which calls for an end to alcohol sponsorship of sport, was an official sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Masters Cup, which took place on Friday.
Learn more about our campaign here: bit.ly/3XwK3Vc
Would you like to join the SHAAP team?
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Would you like to join the SHAAP team?
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
We are seeking to appoint someone who will support our work to reduce alcohol harms in Scotland by using the latest evidence to develop effective policy, lead our communications and advocacy work, and manage projects.
Further information: bit.ly/49r3ohE
SHAAP Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social comments on @publichealthscot.bsky.social newly published review into the fall in referrals to specialist alcohol and drug treatment in Scotland.
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
October 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
SHAAP Chair Dr @alastairmacg.bsky.social comments on @publichealthscot.bsky.social newly published review into the fall in referrals to specialist alcohol and drug treatment in Scotland.
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
Read his full statement and see the review: www.shaap.org.uk/news/fall-in...
Here are some key discussion points from Beth’s research:
October 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Here are some key discussion points from Beth’s research:
Focus group findings:
October 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Focus group findings:
Beth now presents her primary data collection study, which involved interviews and focus groups:
October 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Beth now presents her primary data collection study, which involved interviews and focus groups:
As part of her project, she presents the findings of a systematic scoping review to understand and map the key concepts and gaps in the literature about AFN spaces.
October 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
As part of her project, she presents the findings of a systematic scoping review to understand and map the key concepts and gaps in the literature about AFN spaces.
Beth presents her research project:
October 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Beth presents her research project:
Beth discusses the changing drinking landscape and the history behind LGBTQIA+ communities and the pleasures of nightlife. How can these important pleasures be maintained whilst removing the risks and barriers alcohol poses?
October 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Beth discusses the changing drinking landscape and the history behind LGBTQIA+ communities and the pleasures of nightlife. How can these important pleasures be maintained whilst removing the risks and barriers alcohol poses?
Beth explains why researching LGBTQIA+ communities drinking is important
October 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Beth explains why researching LGBTQIA+ communities drinking is important
Next, we will hear from Beth Meadows, a PhD student from Glasgow Caledonian, who will discuss findings from her PhD project: Exploring Alcohol-Free Nightlife Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Communities 👇
October 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Next, we will hear from Beth Meadows, a PhD student from Glasgow Caledonian, who will discuss findings from her PhD project: Exploring Alcohol-Free Nightlife Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Communities 👇
We will share more information about the results from Kat’s research once they are published. Thanks Kat!
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We will share more information about the results from Kat’s research once they are published. Thanks Kat!
and how they carried out their research:
October 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
and how they carried out their research:
Kat now discusses the study aims:
October 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Kat now discusses the study aims:
Kat provides background information for their research, including:
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing
October 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kat provides background information for their research, including:
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing
- The complex web of alcohol marketing strategies targeting LGBTQ+ communities,
- Commodifying queer identity rather than supporting it
- Rainbow washing
First, we have Kat Petrilli, a senior researcher at @ias.org.uk and a Research Associate at the Policy Research Unit in Addictions at King’s College London. They will discuss findings from their research which explores alcohol marketing targeting LGBTQ+ communities. 👇
October 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
First, we have Kat Petrilli, a senior researcher at @ias.org.uk and a Research Associate at the Policy Research Unit in Addictions at King’s College London. They will discuss findings from their research which explores alcohol marketing targeting LGBTQ+ communities. 👇
📢Welcome to our 4th and Final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of the 2025 series.
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25
October 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📢Welcome to our 4th and Final SHAAP/ @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional of the 2025 series.
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25
🌈Today we are exploring Alcohol and LGBTQIA+ Communities with Beth Meadows and Kat Petrilli 👇 #AlcOcc25
🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
Even small amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of breast cancer.
🩺Our Alcohol and Cancer Guidance is for health professionals to help patients understand the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol.
shaap.org.uk/publication/...
☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳
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October 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳
Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-m...
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Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
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