Findings from the alcohol National Support Team

A legacy document has been produced by the alcohol National Support Team (NST) detailing findings, analysis and case studies from across the country:

Supporting Partnerships to Reduce Alcohol Harm: Key Findings, Recommendations and Case Studies from the Alcohol Harm Reduction National Support Team

Ten Department of Health supported teams had been established to tackle complex public health issues using the best available evidence. The NSTs worked across the on areas such as tobacco control, childhood obesity and health inequalities. The teams carried out over 480 intensive ‘diagnostic’ visits in total to local areas, providing intelligence and support to achieve better public health outcomes.

The alcohol NST was part of the national Alcohol Improvement Programme (AIP) which ended on the 31st March 2011.