Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Dame Professor Parveen Kumar on alcohol and the NHS long-term plan
Dame Professor Parveen Kumar on alcohol and the NHS long-term plan
Dame Professor Parveen Kumar on alcohol and the NHS long-term plan
Thursday 31st January 2019
Dame Professor Parveen Kumar discusses the NHS long-term plan's proposals to expand alcohol care teams and the need for a comprehensive alcohol strategy.
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Get the buttons here!Dame Professor Parveen Kumar: Tackling Alcohol Challenges in the NHS Long-Term Plan
We really do need a wide-ranging new alcohol strategy with a range of measures in order to produce maximum effectiveness of the alcohol care teams, which are welcome, but also we're not going to get that in isolation.
What happens when alcohol-related admissions overwhelm the NHS? Dame Professor Parveen Kumar, Chair of the British Medical Association Board of Science, dives into this pressing issue in this episode of the Alcohol Alert podcast. With millions of alcohol-related hospital visits each year, the strain on the NHS is immense. Professor Kumar sheds light on the new long-term plan for the NHS, which includes proposals to expand alcohol care teams.
These teams aim to alleviate some of the pressures by focusing on both prevention and treatment. But is that enough? Professor Kumar argues that while these teams are crucial, a broader alcohol strategy is needed to make a significant impact. She also discusses the potential benefits of minimum unit pricing for alcohol as a preventive measure.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a policy enthusiast, or someone affected by alcohol-related issues, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of alcohol care in the NHS.