Make a resolution to cut back on alcohol

11:00am Saturday 5th January 2013 in Latest News

People are being encouraged to reduce their alcohol consumption in January and have a healthy start to the new year.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to stay off alcohol for at least two days a week throughout January and beyond to see the positive effects this can have.

The council wants to build on the success of Alcohol Awareness Week in November, when hundreds of people visited roadshows and signed up to commit to two alcohol-free days each week.

This will help people in their efforts to improve their general health, lose weight and save money.

To find out more, visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/alcohol anddrugsadvice.

Keith Humphries, cabinet member for public health, said: “There is no better time to launch this campaign. At the start of the new year, resolutions are made and people look to improve aspects of their life. Staying alcohol-free, even for just a couple of days a week in January, will be a great way for people to start the year as they mean to go on.”

For advice on alcohol or drug use, call 0845 603 6993 if over 18 years old, and 0800 169 6136 if under 18.

Comments (11)

11:21am Sat 5 Jan 13

Mrs Donnyfly says...

I wish government - local and national - would stick to doing what it's supposed to do and stop meddling in people's private lives. Nannying fusspots.
I wish government - local and national - would stick to doing what it's supposed to do and stop meddling in people's private lives. Nannying fusspots. Mrs Donnyfly

11:57am Sat 5 Jan 13

redrum says...

I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.
I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all. redrum

12:53pm Sat 5 Jan 13

beetawix says...

Why should they want to lengthen our lives?
Why should they want to lengthen our lives? beetawix

4:50pm Sat 5 Jan 13

Mrs Donnyfly says...

redrum wrote:
I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.
I've had a lengthy wait at an A&E department on more than one occasion and there hasn't been an alcohol related illness/fight case in sight.
[quote][p][bold]redrum[/bold] wrote: I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.[/p][/quote]I've had a lengthy wait at an A&E department on more than one occasion and there hasn't been an alcohol related illness/fight case in sight. Mrs Donnyfly

12:55am Sun 6 Jan 13

Mrs Donnyfly says...

redrum wrote:
I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.
I wonder too, Give us a figure then.
[quote][p][bold]redrum[/bold] wrote: I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.[/p][/quote]I wonder too, Give us a figure then. Mrs Donnyfly

10:20am Sun 6 Jan 13

notscot says...

redrum wrote:
I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.
In several lengthy waits at A & E RUH & GWH the sheer volume of people in one A & E dept. needing treatment was the problem. I didn't see one drunk among those waiting. Had so many of the smaller units in local hospitals NOT been closed - who knows?
And the NHS only wants to assist in "lengthening our lives to save the NHS" if we're taxpayers with at least 15 years worth of dues left in us.
If not - it's the pathway.
The caring way in which we starve and dehydrate patients until they die. And the wonderful way they ensure the patient can't upset the staff or relatives by crying or moaning. Sedatives - just enough to ensure the patient knows what's happening but can't lift a finger to stop it or complain - but not so many that it causes an unacceptable drain on funds.
What a wonderful ethical nation we're becoming.
[quote][p][bold]redrum[/bold] wrote: I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.[/p][/quote]In several lengthy waits at A & E RUH & GWH the sheer volume of people in one A & E dept. needing treatment was the problem. I didn't see one drunk among those waiting. Had so many of the smaller units in local hospitals NOT been closed - who knows? And the NHS only wants to assist in "lengthening our lives to save the NHS" if we're taxpayers with at least 15 years worth of dues left in us. If not - it's the pathway. The caring way in which we starve and dehydrate patients until they die. And the wonderful way they ensure the patient can't upset the staff or relatives by crying or moaning. Sedatives - just enough to ensure the patient knows what's happening but can't lift a finger to stop it or complain - but not so many that it causes an unacceptable drain on funds. What a wonderful ethical nation we're becoming. notscot

12:56pm Sun 6 Jan 13

Mrs Donnyfly says...

notscot wrote:
redrum wrote:
I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.
In several lengthy waits at A & E RUH & GWH the sheer volume of people in one A & E dept. needing treatment was the problem. I didn't see one drunk among those waiting. Had so many of the smaller units in local hospitals NOT been closed - who knows?
And the NHS only wants to assist in "lengthening our lives to save the NHS" if we're taxpayers with at least 15 years worth of dues left in us.
If not - it's the pathway.
The caring way in which we starve and dehydrate patients until they die. And the wonderful way they ensure the patient can't upset the staff or relatives by crying or moaning. Sedatives - just enough to ensure the patient knows what's happening but can't lift a finger to stop it or complain - but not so many that it causes an unacceptable drain on funds.
What a wonderful ethical nation we're becoming.
Spot on notscot.
[quote][p][bold]notscot[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]redrum[/bold] wrote: I wonder how many people had lengthy waits in A&E departments due to the high amount of alcohol related illnesses/fights, same for the over stretched police services? Too many. They are trying to encourage healthier lifestyles to lengthen our lives and save the NHS that is all.[/p][/quote]In several lengthy waits at A & E RUH & GWH the sheer volume of people in one A & E dept. needing treatment was the problem. I didn't see one drunk among those waiting. Had so many of the smaller units in local hospitals NOT been closed - who knows? And the NHS only wants to assist in "lengthening our lives to save the NHS" if we're taxpayers with at least 15 years worth of dues left in us. If not - it's the pathway. The caring way in which we starve and dehydrate patients until they die. And the wonderful way they ensure the patient can't upset the staff or relatives by crying or moaning. Sedatives - just enough to ensure the patient knows what's happening but can't lift a finger to stop it or complain - but not so many that it causes an unacceptable drain on funds. What a wonderful ethical nation we're becoming.[/p][/quote]Spot on notscot. Mrs Donnyfly

2:23pm Sun 6 Jan 13

redrum says...

I think you need to spend more Weekends in the department during night shifts.
I think you need to spend more Weekends in the department during night shifts. redrum

2:53pm Sun 6 Jan 13

notscot says...

redrum wrote:
I think you need to spend more Weekends in the department during night shifts.
Why on earth do I need to spend more weekends at the A & E during the night shift?!! I have better things to do.
There may be a number of booze-fuelled numpties at the A & E Fri/Sat nights - but these patients are a tiny minority of the patients in A & E during the day shifts - when most of us are queuing up.
"Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to stay off alcohol for at least two days a week throughout January and beyond to see the positive effects"
Good god - just how much alcohol do our councillors consume???
[quote][p][bold]redrum[/bold] wrote: I think you need to spend more Weekends in the department during night shifts.[/p][/quote]Why on earth do I need to spend more weekends at the A & E during the night shift?!! I have better things to do. There may be a number of booze-fuelled numpties at the A & E Fri/Sat nights - but these patients are a tiny minority of the patients in A & E during the day shifts - when most of us are queuing up. "Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to stay off alcohol for at least two days a week throughout January and beyond to see the positive effects" Good god - just how much alcohol do our councillors consume??? notscot

5:04pm Sun 6 Jan 13

The.Central.Scrutinizer says...

i would point out to the editor that the wiltshire website address given in the article has acquired an illegal space in the middle.
i would point out to the editor that the wiltshire website address given in the article has acquired an illegal space in the middle. The.Central.Scrutinizer

1:39am Wed 9 Jan 13

beetawix says...

I will continue drinking the same amount as I always have done.
I will continue drinking the same amount as I always have done. beetawix

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