A judgement will be handed down next Wednesday on whether Scotland's minimum alcohol pricing law of 2012 is compatible with EU law. If it is, the potentially life-saving scheme can go ahead. Source: https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2017-0025.html … [Read more...] about [diary] UK minimum unit price (MUP) judgement: Wednesday November 15th, 2017 | The Supreme Court
[summary] Calling time: Addressing ageism in alcohol services and research | Drink Wise Age Well
Key points "The only age group [in the UK] where drinking has increased is among 65-74 year-olds. So our consideration, and prevention of problem drinking has to turn to the retired, or those who’ll approach it over the coming years."—Baroness Dianne Hayter Despite it being a growing concern … [Read more...] about [summary] Calling time: Addressing ageism in alcohol services and research | Drink Wise Age Well
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