Correction and amendment – ‘The (Ir)responsibility deal? Big business and public health

13 May 2013

On the 15th April SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol) published ‘The (Ir)responsibility deal? Big Business and Public Health. It has come to our attention that the document contained a factual error; page 11 of the original stated that ‘Freedom to...read more

Scottish Doctors and Health Advocates welcome Court of Session judgement on Alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing

7 May 2013

Doctors and health campaigners today welcomed the Court of Session judgement that, contrary to efforts by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and other alcohol industry partners to block the implementation of Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol in Scotland, the measure falls...read more

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S POSITION ON MINIMUM UNIT PRICING OF ALCOHOL

15 Apr 2013

Latest Scottish Government statement on MUP . Minimum Unit Pricing is essential for reducing alcohol-related harm in Scotland. This view is supported by the Scottish Parliament, the public health community, the Police, children’s charities and much of civic...read more

Scottish Cancer Prevention Network Latest Newsletter

27 Mar 2013

SCPN Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 1 inlcudes a summary of the SHAAP report on Cancer and Alcohol. Go to http://www.cancerpreventionscotland.co.uk/newsletters/ read more

Majority in favour of reducing the drink drive limit in Scotland

SHAAP welcomes proposed changes to drink drive laws

SHAAP responds to Further Options for Alcohol Licensing

Unhealthy drinking widespread around the world, CAMH study shows

SHAAP has prepared a response to Department of Health’s Review of the Balance of Competencies: Health published in November 2012.

Alcohol and Cancer Risks: A Guide for Health Professionals