Drinkaware

"Plan out your Christmas week and have some days in the week when you're not drinking."" 🎙️ Drinkaware’s CEO, Karen Tyrell, joined Dr Hilary Jones on his podcast to share practical advice on how to moderate your drinking during the festive season. With our research revealing that nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers plan to drink more over Christmas than at other times of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on small changes you can make to your drinking. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now via the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/erWcSpym

🎄 With the festive season in full swing, how are you approaching moderation this year? We’d love to hear your tips! Vote in our poll below or share your response in the comments. We’ll feature some ideas with our community to inspire others this festive season. 👇

Our CEO, Karen Tyrell, shares essential tips to help you stay on track if you’re drinking this festive season on Dr Hilary Jones' latest podcast episode. Listen to the full episode below 👇

💡 Is your office Christmas party inclusive for everyone? The office Christmas party is a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate a year of hard work. This festive season let’s ensure that everyone feels included — whether they’re moderating their drinking or not drinking at all. 👉 Swipe through our carousel for practical tips on creating an office party that’s welcoming for everyone: 🎄 Offer non-alcoholic alternatives 🎄 Choose a fun, creative activity 🎄 Be mindful of time & location 🎄 Communicate clearly It’s often the small changes that make the biggest difference.

Do you find you drink more over the Christmas period? 🎄 If so, you're not alone. New polling from Drinkaware revealed: 👉 64% of UK drinkers plan to drink more over Christmas 👉 This rises to 75% for young adults (18-34) 👉 Young adults are twice as likely to feel pressured to drink from friends (31% vs. 16%) 👉 Over half of adults expect to binge drink on Christmas Day, defined as 6+ units for women and 8+ units for men Read the full polling data through the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGW_CwiU

Lucky Saint and Greene King have come together this December to support balanced drinking options across UK pubs. 🤝 December is one of the busiest months for the hospitality industry, with more customers choosing options that fit their lifestyles. That’s why we’re proud to support the new partnership between Lucky Saint and Greene King, which will see 10,000 alcohol-free beers gifted to pubgoers this December. With 61% of UK drinkers saying they consume more alcohol than usual over Christmas and New Year, this initiative supports balanced drinking choices. Customers can also take the Drinkaware Drinking Check when claiming their Lucky Saint bottle, to support them to make informed decisions. Find out more about the partnership and participating venues here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eqj2scAq

"By talking to someone, you could help them massively." Starting a conversation might feel like a small step, but it can have a big impact. Our research shows that 35% of people who had concerns raised about their drinking made changes as a result. 💡 What advice would you give to encourage an open and supportive conversation about someone’s drinking? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below👇

I was honoured to represent Drinkaware at No. 10 this morning as it was announced that drink spiking will become a new criminal offence.   I shared our latest research with a roundtable of industry leaders, police chiefs, and transport bosses, calling for more to be done to ensure we create a safer environment for everyone.   Our research with Anglia Ruskin University estimates that 1.2 million UK adults experienced drink spiking in the past year, while 90% of spiking victims do not report incidents to the police. Spiking can happen to anyone. While women are disproportionately affected, our research shows that both men (2.1%) and women (2.3%) report being spiked in the last 12 months. It is great to have played some part in what has been a significant collaborative effort from across the system - in particular Dawn Dines from Stamp Out Spiking, Colin Mackie from Spikeaware and Helena Conibear from The Talk About Trust among many others. They have done an extraordinary job.  

🚨 Drink spiking will become a new criminal offence!   We’re delighted that the Government is taking action to tackle spiking. This morning, our CEO, Karen Tyrell, joined the Prime Minister at No. 10 alongside a roundtable of industry leaders, police chiefs, and transport bosses to highlight the importance of collaboration in making people and spaces safer.   With our latest research with Anglia Ruskin University estimating that 1.2 million UK adults experienced drink spiking in the past 12 months, there is still much more to be done to create safer environments for everyone:   ➡️ Venues and police must take every report seriously. Our research found that 90% of spiking victims don’t report incidents to the police, with many saying they ‘don’t see the point.’ When venues, the police or health care staff fail to take spiking victims seriously, it deters victims from seeking help and makes it harder to address and prevent future incidents.   ➡️ Raising awareness that spiking can happen to anyone, anywhere. While women are disproportionately affected, our research shows that both men (2.1%) and women (2.3%) report being spiked in the last 12 months.   ➡️ Listening to those with lived experience. It’s essential that perspectives from those with lived experience, healthcare, charities, and the hospitality sector are included, ensuring we tackle this issue together with a unified message.    Today was an important step forward, but we know there’s still more work to do. Follow the link below to read our latest research on drink spiking 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7Qt-kXc

🔎 90% of drink spiking cases go unreported in the UK. New research by Drinkaware and Anglia Ruskin University, reveals that: Approximately 1.2 million UK adults experience drink spiking every year. 11% of UK adults reported being spiked at some point in their lives, with 13% of women and 9% of men. In 2023, most incidents occurred in bars (41%) and clubs (28%), but 9% were reported in private homes. Karen Tyrell, CEO of Drinkaware, said: “Drink spiking is a serious crime that can happen to anyone at any time. Tackling it requires collective responsibility between the police, businesses, local authorities charities and wider society, so that everyone knows what to do and reports of spiking are taken seriously.” Read the full report to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7Qt-kXc