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Swanswell news archive 2011

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December 2011	Charity calls for national debate about tackling alcohol harm
	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
	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
	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
	‘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
	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
	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
	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?
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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’
	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
	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
	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)
October 2011	Swanswell celebrates the vital role of Trustees
	Swanswell’s taking time out to celebrate and recognise the vital role trustees play in ensuring the national charity helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour... more > (PDF)
October 2011	Swanswell could help dramatically cut alcohol-related domestic abuse cases
	Swanswell could help reduce the number of alcohol-related domestic abuse cases in England by almost three quarters with a new six-session programme for both victims and perpetrators... more > (PDF)
October 2011	Swanswell welcomes new faces to the Board of Trustees
	Swanswell’s further strengthened its management team after welcoming two new faces to the Board of Trustees... more > (PDF)
September 2011	Lib Dems take time out of conference for Swanswell visit
	Swanswell welcomed Liberal Democrat MP Sir Alan Beith and Baroness Sally Hamwee for a whistle-stop tour of the charity’s services in Birmingham last week... more > (PDF)
September 2011	Dean’s Triathlon Challenge only days away
	There’s only a few days to go before Swanswell worker Dean Gammon takes on his challenge of a lifetime. He’ll join up to 1400 other people in the Warwickshire Triathlon on Sunday 2 October... more > (PDF)
September 2011	Lowering drink-drive limit ‘a step in the right direction’
	National – Proposals to lower the drink driving limit in Northern Ireland are a step in the right direction but why stop there, asks Swanswell... more > (PDF)
September 2011	Alcohol in pregnancy causes ‘most common form of learning disability’
	Research paper into the impact on learning of children suffering from FASD (foetal alcohol spectrum disorder) provides a wake-up call to the potential consequences of drinking alcohol when pregnant... more > (PDF)
September 2011	Swanswell brings the inside outside to highlight carer support
	Shoppers in Barnsley have today had a real insight into the often difficult lives of carers, as part of a campaign highlighting how alcohol can affect the lives of everyone... more > (PDF)
August 2011	Daring Dean’s fundraising challenge
	A Swanswell worker’s taking on an epic personal challenge to raise money for people affected by substance misuse. Dean Gammon, a Support Worker with the national charity... more > (PDF)
August 2011	Swanswell warns holiday drink will pile on the pounds
	With the summer holiday season well underway, Swanswell’s warning that a man who drinks a pint and a half of strong lager five days a week will consume the calorific equivalent of four kebabs a week, or 46 cups of lard... more > (PDF)
July 2011	Swanswell prepares to launch drug treatment in Sandwell
	Sandwell – Swanswell’s announced further details of its new drug treatment services, launching in Sandwell on Monday 1 August... more > (PDF)
July 2011	Swanswell remembers those affected by substance misuse around the world
	Swanswell will be joining tens of thousands of people around the world on 21 July to remember those who have died as a result of substance misuse. International Remembrance Day is an annual event first organised in Germany... more > (PDF)
July 2011	Swanswell project’s recognised in best practice awards
	Swanswell’s ‘reducing drug-related offending’ programme has received national recognition for best practice... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell prepares to launch in Leicestershire and Rutland
	Swanswell’s announced further details of its new drug and alcohol treatment services, launching in Leicestershire and Rutland this week. From 1 July 2011, the national charity – which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell calls for clear and consistent drinking advice
	Suggestions to drastically cut the recommended safe alcohol limits for older people could cause confusion among drinkers according to Swanswell... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell helps put men’s health in the spotlight
	A week of special activities aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by alcohol and/or drugs misuse in Coventry has been organised by Swanswell... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell worker’s appointment with the Queen
	Swanswell worker will be spending an afternoon with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh later this month in recognition for her work with carers. Senior Practitioner Jennifer Upperdine has received a royal invitation to her Majesty’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 29 June after being nominated by Swanswell for her outstanding contribution to the Carers Support Service in Barnsley... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell cautiously welcomes drinks company plans for Midwives
	Swanswell’s cautiously welcoming news that a drinks producer is providing around£4 million pounds of funding for a national health initiative around alcohol and pregnancy... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell helps thousands online through Netmums
	Swanswell’s helping thousands of people online with advice about drugs and alcohol thanks to a unique online partnership with Netmums. Over the last two years, the national charity... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Maggie Philbin helps Swanswell highlight unsung community heroes
	Presenter Maggie Philbin is joining Swanswell to raise awareness of unsung community heroes that help loved ones recover from alcohol and/or drugs misuse... more > (PDF)
June 2011	Swanswell’s reducing drug-related offending programme shortlisted for national award
	Swanswell’s innovative ‘reducing drug-related offending’ programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The national charity, which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour, has been recognised by the Howard League for Penal Reform for the pilot it ran in Birmingham... more > (PDF)
May 2011	Swanswell calls for carer support volunteers
	Swanswell’s searching for a team of volunteers to help family members and friends affected by someone’s drug and/or alcohol misuse. During Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June 2011), the national charity... more > (PDF)
May 2011	Swanswell’s alcohol training helps make Warwickshire safer
	Swanswell’s specially tailored training programme is helping Warwickshire services easily identify when alcohol is a key factor in cases of domestic abuse... more > (PDF)
May 2011	Swanswell’s helping reduce England’s growing alcohol-related admissions
	Swanswell’s helping reduce the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions across England with an innovative service that brings support direct to the patient... more > (PDF)
May 2011	Parents urged to re-think drinking habits
	Parents need to consider how their attitudes towards alcohol are influencing their children’s drinking behaviour, according to Swanswell... more > (PDF)
May 2011	Swanswell offers bank holiday advice service
	People facing problems with alcohol in Coventry and Warwickshire can now get in touch with Swanswell on bank holidays... more > (PDF)
April 2011	Substance misuse intervention training launched for midwives
	An innovative training programme to help midwives and health visitors identify substance misuse issues in pregnant women is being launched by Swanswell... more > (PDF)
April 2011	Swanswell to help communities in Leicestershire and Rutland
	Leicestershire and Rutland – Swanswell will be helping even more people change and be happy after winning a contract to provide substance misuse treatment services in Leicestershire and Rutland... more > (PDF)
April 2011	Rugby MP Mark Pawsey visits Swanswell to see Big Society in practice
	Rugby MP Mark Pawsey has spent an afternoon learning more about how Swanswell helps people change and be happy... more > (PDF)
April 2011	It’s a nice day for a white wedding...
	What does a Swanswell Substance Misuse worker from Coventry have in common with Prince William and Kate Middleton? Her wedding day!... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Swanswell’s one of the 100 best places to work in the public/third sector
	Swanswell’s one of the 100 best places to work in the Public and Charity sectors according to a list published in the Sunday Times today (13 March)... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Innovative drugs programme could save tax payers billions of pounds
	Swanswell could reduce the cost of drug-related crime to taxpayers in England and Wales by up to £2.4 billion1 if their new criminal justice programme was rolled out nationally... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Swanswell calls for a ‘zero’ drink-drive limit
	Swanswell’s calling for the drink-drive limit to be lowered to zero to help reduce alcohol-related deaths on the roads. The national charity, which helps people overcome problems with drugs, alcohol and other problem behaviour, believes a zero limit is the only way to avoid confusion among motorists about exactly how much they can drink before getting behind the wheel... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Swanswell staff raise over £1000 in the Corporation Street Challenge
	Staff from Swanswell have raised over a thousand pounds for charity after taking part in an epic 33-mile bike ride. Seven workers from the national charity, which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour, took part in the ‘Corporation Street Challenge’ on Friday 18 March to raise money for Comic Relief and other good causes... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Swanswell staff embark on two-wheeled fundraising challenge
	Swanswell staff are rising to the challenge of raising money for charity this Red Nose Day by cycling more than 30 miles in the ‘Corporation Street Challenge’. The intrepid group of workers from the national charity – which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour – will begin their journey at 10am on Friday 18 March from... more > (PDF)
March 2011	Swanswell’s taking part in a novel idea to get people reading
	Swanswell’s joining 20,000 passionate book lovers this week by giving away dozens of books as part of World Book Night. The national charity, which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour... more > (PDF)
February 2011	Swanswell reacts to Lancet article over alcohol-related deaths
	Swanswell’s reacting to news that up to 250,000 lives could be lost to alcohol-related causes over the next 20 years. In an article in the Lancet medical journal, three leading liver specialists say that the government lacks ‘clear aspiration to reduce the impact of cheap... more > (PDF)
February 2011	Swanswell’s hospital service helps NHS save up to £574,520 a year
	Swanswell’s leading the way when it comes to reducing alcohol-related hospital admissions with a groundbreaking service that saves the NHS up to £574,520 per year... more > (PDF)
February 2011	Swanswell wins Midlands Service Provider of the Year
	Swanswell has been named as the Midlands Service Provider of the Year at a prestigious business awards ceremony. The national charity, which helps people overcome drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour, was recognised for ‘outstanding standards of customer service delivered by a business’ at the Midlands Business Awards last week (28 January)... more > (PDF)
January 2011	New recruits help support Swanswell’s expansion
	As Swanswell continues with plans to offer more services across the country, the national charity has welcomed three new members of staff to its Head Office team... more > (PDF)
January 2011	Swanswell extends opening hours for alcohol helpline
	A confidential telephone service helping people with alcohol misuse problems in Coventry has extended its opening hours due to increased demand... more > (PDF)
January 2011	Swanswell welcomes new trustees
	Swanswell, a national charity that helps people sort out drug, alcohol and other problem behaviour, is delighted to welcome two new members to the Board of Trustees... more > (PDF)
January 2011	Swanswell recognised for its continued commitment to diversity
	Swanswell has become one of the first voluntary sector organisations in the West Midlands to achieve level two of the Investors in Diversity (Iid) standard... more > (PDF)