A new online training platform has opened to all health and care staff who would like to learn more about alcohol abuse. The Programme for Alcohol Studies offers a comprehensive range of self-led and live training opportunities covering:
- Alcohol awareness – what drives alcohol related harm?
- Identifying alcohol related harm – how can we talk to patients about it?
- Interventions to manage alcohol abuse – how can we support the patient journey to recovery?
The North East of England suffers disproportionately from alcohol harms. Alcohol-specific deaths in England hit record levels during 2020, with the worst rates in the country in the North East and North Cumbria region.
Sarah Hulse, Strategic Manager for Alcohol, North East and North Cumbria ICS, said:
"Levels of alcohol related harm are rising across our region. The Programme for Alcohol Studies will empower our workforce and enable NHS services region-wide to improve the support, understanding and treatment offered to patients."
The Programme for Alcohol Studies is a collaborative project created by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Health and Care Partnership and NHS Health Education England North East. The programme is hosted by Making Every Contact Count (MECC).
View the full Programme for Alcohol Studies training catalogue and book your modules now.
