BRI Alcohol Care Team

YOU DID IT!🙌 The Dry January® challenge has officially come to an end, HUGE congratulations to those who took part this year!⭐ 31 days alcohol-free is a huge accomplishment so you should be super proud of yourself today. We hope you learnt how fun being alcohol-free truly can be! If you're wondering what you should do next, or if you found the month particularly hard, you can find more information and signposting on our website here.👇 bit.ly/3WWsDB7 #DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge

Thank you all that came and supported our #DryJanuary campaign at the BRI concourse this afternoon and enjoyed some non-alcoholic drinks! Thank you @NewVisionBrad for nurse Suman attending. @BTHFT @karendawber

Over Christmas and New Year, find free and low-cost meals across #Bradford for those in need. The Salvation Army Day Shelter (#Bradford BD3) is also open Mon-Fri, offering breakfast, lunch, and hot drinks. Check bradfordfoodbanks.org.uk/christmas/ for more info. #CommunitySupport

Meet the @BTHFT Alcohol Care Team! #feelingchristmassy

The BRI Alcohol Care Team allocated for today on the Thriving at Christmas advent calendar! @BTHFT

Are we ready for #dryjan

Well done to all the teams at New Vision for all your hard work! You do an amazing job ⭐️

Monday is #WorldHeartDay. The risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced by: 🍎 eating a healthier diet 🏃🏽‍♀️ increasing physical activity 🚭 quitting tobacco 🥃 reducing alcohol More key facts from @WHO: who.int/news-room/fact…

“We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it’s a national economic problem." A new report from @IPPR reveals the economic costs of alcohol harm, with 1 in 3 UK workers calling in sick after work drinks. theguardian.com/society/2025/o…

Cider is still taxed at less than half the rate of beer of the same strength. Aligning both rates with wine/spirits could save 75,000 lives over 20 years and £1.4bn for the NHS. It’s time to end this unfair tax loophole. Read our Budget submission: ias.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Alcohol use disorders consist of conditions characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use and loss of control over alcohol intake. A new Seminar discusses the need for integrated alcohol control policies to improve the prevention of alcohol use disorders, improve access to treatment, and reduce stigma:

"Wishing a joyful and prosperous Diwali to Gurdeep, our colleagues, and all our community celebrating. May the festival of lights bring happiness, health, and peace to you and your loved ones."

Not ready to go #Sober for a month? That’s okay. #PauseOctober is about drinking less, your way. 💬 Get expert advice on how to cut down from our Drink Coaches. 🔗 bit.ly/4pWDSGR #DrinkCoach #MindfulDrinking

🍷 Alcohol Awareness Week – know your limits Being mindful of how much you drink supports your liver, mental health and overall wellbeing. If you need support, speak to your GP or visit Be Healthy Bucks. Small changes make a big difference. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

This morning our ACT team leader is in #London participating with the NHS England Public Health Team! Have a great day all involved! @BTHFT @karendawber @NHSEngland @NHSEnglandEvent

Superb event celebrating our Voluntary services at @BTHFT. Our ACT team leader, Fiona and ACT Volunteer Dave did fantastic taking to the stage! Thank you for all your support over the past year or so! @BTHFTCharity @BTHFTVolunteers @karendawber

Happy International Nurses Day! From the Alcohol Care Team @BTHFT

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in an emergency. At New Vision Bradford, we provide free take-home naloxone kits to anyone in the Bradford District who wants one. 💛 #YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone

Would you know what to do if you saw someone overdose? Keep an eye out for our new campaign 'You Can Save A Life' launching 31st March #YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone

Huge congratulations to our team for being awarded BRI’s February Team of the Month! Between us we support all patients (and their families) in BRI who have either Drug or Alcohol problems. It's not an easy job at times but it is our fave job! @BTHFT @Mel_Pickup @karendawber