Richard Piper

#TheStandardPodcast How much will my council tax increase by in 2025? - @theLDNstandard’s chief political correspondent @rachaelburford examines local government finances & policy Plus, #DryJanuary: halfway there! Booze-free benefits & challenges - With @AlcoholChangeUK CEO Dr @RichardCPiper & our culture & lifestyle writer @JessopVicky Production by @_MarkBlunden 🎧pod.fo/e/29daf8

#TheStandardPodcast How much will my council tax increase by in 2025? - @theLDNstandard’s chief political correspondent @rachaelburford examines local government finances & policy Plus, #DryJanuary: halfway there! Booze-free benefits & challenges - With @AlcoholChangeUK CEO Dr @RichardCPiper & our culture & lifestyle writer @JessopVicky Production by @_MarkBlunden 🎧pod.fo/e/29daf8

You're one week alcohol-free!🎊👏 At one week alcohol-free you might be starting to see changes on the surface – no hangover, more energy, brighter skin – but what’s going on inside your body one week into your #DryJanuaryChallenge? Find out here⬇️ alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/one-week-… #DryJanuary

We're 7 days into 2025 + one week into this year's @dryjanuary challenge @AlcoholChangeUK! From data-led stories on the no. of ppl kick-starting 2025 sans-booze, to health, wellbeing + life benefits, tips on how to #BossIt, the stories are flowing. Just a few highlights...

How does alcohol affect the brain? 🧠 Dr @PeterRicev2 & Dr @RichardCPiper discuss the short & long term effects, including brain shrinkage, memory loss, & reduction of vitamin B1. Dr Rice said: “For many people who consume alcohol – not just heavy... independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Read our CEO's @RichardCPiper response to the US Surgeon General's call to include better health risk warnings on alcohol labelling ⬇️ “The Surgeon General’s call to update labelling of alcoholic drinks in the US to include cancer warnings is a welcome move. Alcohol is directly linked to seven types of cancer and not just at harmful or hazardous levels of consumption. Yet as noted in the Surgeon General’s advisory, many of us don't know this. “This is not a coincidence as we’re purposefully being denied the truth about alcohol. It isn’t labelled in the same way as other food and drink with calories or nutritional information, nor does it come with any warnings about the health risks like those seen on packets of cigarettes or over-the-counter drugs. “That's because alcohol labelling is, both in the US and the UK, largely regulated by the alcohol industry itself and of course, they want to sell as many alcoholic drinks as they can. We need to end this farce of industry ‘regulation’ of its own labels. We’ve seen hugely successful action on the labelling of other health harming products like tobacco in raising awareness of risks associated with smoking and now we need to do the same for alcohol. “Proper labelling that forces the industry to get more honest will help all of us better understand the risks associated with alcohol, so that we know the real impact of our drinks and can make more informed choices. It is one of the key pieces of the puzzle for preventing entirely avoidable alcohol harm and we hope to see the UK Government following suit, particularly if it is to deliver on its pledge to halve deaths from the biggest killers including cancer as part of its 10-Year Health plan.”

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Behaviour change campaigns are a really important part of improving public health, however policy, tax and regulatory change is essential too. Dry Jan would be a great moment for the government to start the much-needed conversation about a new alcohol strategy.

Day 1 of #DryJanuary 2025! I took part last year and experienced many positive benefits from saving a few quid to better sleep and higher energy levels. Make the most of the brilliant app and resources from Alcohol Change UK. Cheers to a healthy month ahead!

This morning our @AlcoholChangeUK CEO, @RichardCPiper appeared on the @BBCBreakfast sofa to talk about the #DryJanuaryChallenge kicking off tomorrow! With 15.5 million people in the UK getting ready to take on a dry month in January, Richard talks about the resources that we have to offer for those going alcohol-free, including our free Try Dry® app. In response to @AnthonyHopkins inspiring video message on being alcohol-free for 49 years, Richard also shared his experiences with alcohol and the impact of #alcoholharm on friends and family. You can watch Richard's full interview here on @BBCiPlayer until 9am on 1 January⬇️ bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… #DryJanuary

@TamsinSelbie @AlcoholChangeUK Thanks so much for supporting us. Plenty of time to train, yet!

I'm 637 days sober today. By the time I run the Hackney half marathon (eeeek), I hope to be 2+ years clean. Getting sober saved my life, and it wouldn't have happened without charities like @AlcoholChangeUK, who I am running for. Please consider donating! justgiving.com/page/run-tams-…

Health chiefs in Doncaster are coming together to support the @AlcoholChangeUK Dry January campaign. Read all about it and how you can get involved here: rdash.nhs.uk/news/health-ch… #DryJanuary #BossIt #TryDry @dryjanuary

The booze is getting benched in 2025! 1 in 3 men in the UK are gearing up for an alcohol-free January. Our new research suggests a shift in focus to fitness, mental health and finances for 2025. More than 1 in 4 men who drink report drinking more alcohol in 2024 than in 2023, while over a third (35%) report drinking above the low-risk guidelines of 14 units per week. From better sleep and a mental health boost, to saving money and time - there's a whole lot to gain from the Dry January® challenge. Get ready to BOSS IT and double your chances of having a totally alcohol-free month with the free Try Dry® app.👇 bit.ly/4iSBAFf #DryJanuaryChallenge #BossIt #DryJanuary

@MrPaulRhodes @SoberWomen @AlcoholChangeUK @dryjanuary @DryJanuary_USA @SophieMDrake Great article, Paul. Thanks for covering this topic so sensitively and intelligently

@SoberWomen @RichardCPiper @AlcoholChangeUK @dryjanuary @DryJanuary_USA @SophieMDrake Thanks for the retweet!

‘U.S. citizens make up the 2nd lgest group of people using our program which is fantastic @RichardCPiper @AlcoholChangeUK created @dryjanuary in 2013 & runs the campaign in the U.S. in partnership with @DryJanuary_USA’ @MrPaulRhodes @SophieMDrake #sober newsweek.com/2025/01/17/dry…

Thanks @BBCBreakfast for the chance to talk about alcohol, on behalf of @AlcoholChangeUK. You don't need to be dependent on alcohol to experience alcohol harm. Using the free Try Dry app to boss the #DryJanuaryChallenge is a fun way to take back control of your drinking.

Kicking off the @dryjanuary challenge, football legend @RealRazor sat down with @JayMotty & @Fraserfranks in 'BOSSIN the Booze'. The trio reflect on their experiences with alcohol, how drinking cultures among men might be changing and the relationship between booze and the world of football. With almost one in three (32%) men in the UK set to take a break from alcohol in January, Razor, Motty and Franks look at what might be driving blokes to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol, and how the Dry January® challenge and the Try Dry® app can help them supercharge their goals and have a healthier, happier 2025 and beyond. Get ready to BOSS the Dry January® challenge and double your chances of having a totally alcohol-free month with the Try Dry® app⬇️ dryjanuary.org.uk. #DryJanuaryChallenge #DryJanuary #BossIt

Our new research reveals that 15.5 million Brits are planning to kickstart their 2025 without alcohol! Whether it be to save money, have better sleep or improve their fitness and overall health, so many of us are getting ready to BOSS the booze next month. Are you one of them? Be sure to BOSS your @dryjanuary challenge with the free Try Dry® app and double your chances of having a totally alcohol-free month! Who doesn’t want a head start? Download the app⬇️ alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-suppo… #DryJanuaryChallenge #BossIt #DryJanuary

That’s more than one in four people, let that sink in. 15.5million people. Gearing up for the best start to the year 😎 Boss your @dryjanuary challenge with the Try Dry app. 👊🏻 #BossIt #DryJanuaryChallenge