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| January 2012 |
Online chat for adult carers worried about alcohol or drug misuse |
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Adult carers worried about alcohol or drug misuse have the chance to get help and support through a special online chat being hosted by Swanswell next week... more > (PDF) |
January 2012 |
Young carers raise concerns about over-the-counter drugs use |
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Problematic alcohol use, sensible drinking levels and misuse of over-the-counter painkillers were some of the concerns raised by young carers, as part of a special online chat hosted by Swanswell... more > (PDF) |
January 2012 |
Online chat for young carers worried about alcohol or drug misuse |
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Young carers worried about alcohol or drug misuse have the chance to
get help and support through a special online chat being hosted by
Swanswell next week... more > (PDF) |
January 2012 |
National charity urges drinking re-think following report from MPs |
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Swanswell’s welcoming recommendations from a group of MPs for people to have at least two alcohol free days a week – but says it should be an opportunity for everyone to re-think their drinking habits... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
Charity calls for national debate about tackling alcohol harm |
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Swanswell’s welcoming reports in the papers this morning that minimum pricing is a step closer but believes more can be done to tackle the harm associated with alcohol misuse... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
Swanswell to offer vital support over Christmas and New Year |
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Leicestershire and Rutland/Sandwell/Birmingham – Swanswell’s offering vital support to people affected by substance misuse in Leicestershire and Rutland, Sandwell and Birmingham over the Christmas break... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
Minimum pricing only one aspect in tackling alcohol misuse says Swanswell |
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Minimum pricing is only one aspect the government should consider to help tackle alcohol-related harm in the UK, according to a national charity... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
Swanswell’s twelve days of Christmas |
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‘tis the season to be jolly but Swanswell’s encouraging everyone to do that safely... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
National charity calls on supermarkets to end multi-buy promotions |
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Swanswell’s calling on supermarkets in England and Wales to stop encouraging people to buy more alcohol than they otherwise would have, by ending multi-buy promotions... more > (PDF) |
December 2011 |
National charity welcomes zero drink-drive limit calls |
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Swanswell’s welcoming calls from one of the country’s top Police Officers to introduce a zero drink-drive limit but says driver education is a good place to start... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell prepares to launch new alcohol service in Sandwell |
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Swanswell’s announced further details about its open access, community-based alcohol service launching in Sandwell next week... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Are you caring for a loved one’s children and need support? |
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Relatives involved in caring for a loved one’s children because of problems at home are being encouraged to be part of a new support and advocacy group being developed by Swanswell... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
National charity raises concerns over novelty alcohol gifts |
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Swanswell’s raising awareness of the risks of alcohol misuse, as increasing numbers of novelty gifts this Christmas are linked to excessive drinking... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell helps Leicestershire students stay SAFE on the road |
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Swanswell’s helped hundreds of students understand the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as part of a special road show in North West Leicestershire... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell showcases progress on new virtual therapy project |
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Swanswell’s unveiled the latest progress of its research in to how computer game technology could be used in the treatment of substance misuse... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell to provide community-based, open access alcohol services in Sandwell |
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Swanswell will be helping even more people change their life for the better after being awarded a contract to provide community-based, open access alcohol services in Sandwell... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell welcomes minimum pricing as a ‘first step’ |
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A ban on selling alcohol below minimum price being introduced next year is a step in the right direction but more needs to be done, according to Swanswell... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell and Pfizer’s Man MOT to hold online alcohol awareness clinic |
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Swanswell’s found that clients are twice as likely to either stop their use of prescribed methadone or significantly reduce it, using the national charity’s new Recovery Model... more > (PDF) |
November 2011 |
Swanswell’s Recovery Model produces impressive results |
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Men concerned about their alcohol use will be able to get online help from Swanswell as part of a special clinic being held during Alcohol Awareness Week... more > (PDF) |
