Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - June 2023
Alcohol Alert - June 2023
Alcohol Alert - June 2023
Friday 30th June 2023
Listen to Professor John Holmes and Dr. Sadie Boniface discuss minimum unit pricing's impact and the inconsistency in UK alcohol duty messaging.
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Get the buttons here!Shifting the Narrative: Minimum Unit Pricing and Alcohol Duty Messaging
Episode Overview
- Professor John Holmes discusses the key findings and conclusions of Public Health Scotland's final report on minimum unit pricing, emphasizing the reduction in alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations.
- Dr. Sadie Boniface provides valuable insights into the messaging tactics employed by successive UK governments when communicating alcohol duty decisions over the past 15 years.
- The podcast sheds light on the effectiveness of minimum unit pricing in reducing alcohol-related harm, as supported by quotes from Public Health Scotland.
- The episode explores the implications of the new alcohol duty system set to come into effect in the UK, offering recommendations for improving consistency and meeting public health goals.
- Listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the minimum unit pricing policy and the messaging surrounding alcohol duty decisions in the UK.
Public Health Scotland has included some quotes along with a report and that says that minimum unit pricing is an effective mechanism for reducing alcohol related harm in Scotland and that we support the continuation of minimum unit pricing beyond April 2024.
Ever wondered if policies like minimum unit pricing (MUP) actually make a difference? This episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast dives into that very question. Featuring Professor John Holmes, Director of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group, and Dr. Sadie Boniface, Head of Research at the Institute of Alcohol Studies, this episode sheds light on the effectiveness of MUP in reducing alcohol-related harm and the often confusing government messaging around alcohol duty changes over the past 15 years.
Professor Holmes breaks down Public Health Scotland's final report, revealing how MUP has led to fewer alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations. It's not just statistics; he explains the real-world impact these numbers represent. Meanwhile, Dr. Boniface explores the findings of a new IAS study that highlights how UK governments have communicated—or rather, miscommunicated—alcohol duty changes since 2008. From mixed messages to outright contradictions, you'll get a clear picture of why consistent messaging matters.
Whether you're interested in public health, policy-making, or just curious about how alcohol regulations affect society, this episode offers valuable insights. The conversation is both informative and engaging, making complex topics accessible and relevant. Tune in to understand how these policies shape our communities and what can be done to improve them.