Who we are

SHAAP was set up in November 2006 by the Scottish Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties through their intercollegiate group on alcohol. The Scottish Intercollegiate Group on Alcohol (SIGA) had become increasingly concerned at the escalation in alcohol-related health damage in Scotland -- both in its acute effects seen in admissions to accident and emergency departments, and in more chronic conditions such as liver disease and brain damage. Following a scoping exercise commissioned by SIGA, which included interviews with a wide range of stakeholders in the alcohol field in Scotland, the need was identified to establish a new advocacy group which would provide a clear, strong, medical voice on alcohol problems in Scotland.

Funding

SHAAP is in receipt of grant funding from the Scottish Government. This funding covers core costs, including the salaries of two part-time members of staff. The current grant funding runs until the end of March 2012.