Also in October:

• NHS Grampian Board Meeting - 6 October 2009
• National Alcohol Awareness Week October 4 - 10, 2009
• National accolade for local nurses
• International award for palliative care nurse
• Moray pilot for Health and Wellbeing in Schools project
• Biggest oral health survey in Grampian
• Anniversary and awards for innovative heart care team in Moray
• Annual Review
• New phone number for sexual health service
• Have your say on NHS Grampian's health plan priorities

5 October 2009
 
NHSG/149/09

The Scottish Government have announced the return of Alcohol Awareness Week (AAW) taking place 4-10 October 2009 the third such event to take place since 2007.

 

The theme of this year's campaign is 'Get More Out Of....' It aims to raise awareness that making positive lifestyle choices, and drinking more responsibly will enable Scots to get more out of their day, at home, at work and with friends or family.

 

Locally, the three Grampian Alcohol & Drug Partnerships (ADP's) are supporting the campaign. They are reinforcing this key message through a series of public engagement events across Grampian, and by the development of a Grampian specific pilot initiative 'Howmuchdoidrink.com'

 

This exciting and innovative project will build on the findings of the 2008 'Usual Suspects' survey where over 1500 people provided actual and perceived views about  drinking behaviours and attitudes.

 

Members of the public will be invited to sign up to a unique four week online alcohol diary which records consumption, calories, time and money spent on alcohol. The results will be collated and fed back to provide individuals with confidential detailed feedback on how alcohol affects their lifestyle generally.  Respondents will get an overview of their relationship to alcohol, comparing it to recommended guidelines. They will be encouraged to 'get more out of life' through the adoption of moderate and responsible alcohol consumption, with feedback tailored to each participant.  The diary will also record reactions to the feedback including indications of behaviour change. 

 

Fraser Hoggan, Health Improvement Officer Alcohol and Drugs for NHS Grampian said:

 

"We are hoping to add to this year's message by providing the unique opportunity to examine our personal relationship with alcohol, and where appropriate lead to behavioural change in turn 'getting more out of life', by being able to see how moderate and responsible drinking can have a positive influence on our lifestyle as a whole."

 

View the online diary at www.howmuchdoidrink.com

 

Staff will promoting the 'how much do I drink' campaign to the public and will be providing information on alcohol and the body, alcohol and safety, units and tips for safe drinking. Take away unit measuring cups, unit calculators and drinks diaries, will also be available.

 

 

Tesco Stores Ltd                                Monday 5 October 10am to 4pm

Laurel Drive

Bridge Of Don

Aberdeen                                            

 

Tesco Stores Ltd                                Thursday 8 October 10.30 am to 4pm

Laurel Drive

Bridge Of Don

Aberdeen                                            

 

The Mall Aberdeen                            Thursday 8 October 10am to 4pm

155 Union Street

Aberdeen                                            

 

 

 

Deveronvale Football Club                Monday 5 October from 18.00-22.00.

Banff

Aberdeenshire                                    

 

 

Tesco Stores Ltd                                Wednesday 7 October from 11.30-18.00

Harlaw Road

Inverurie                                             

 

 

Asda Store                                        Thursday 8 October from 11.30 -18.00

Muirend Road

Portlethen

Aberdeen                                            

 

 

CO-OP                                            Friday 9 October from 11.30-18.00

High Street

Laurencekirk

Kincardineshire                                  

 

 

Tesco Stores Ltd                                Monday 5 October from 10.00-16.00

Batchen Lane

Elgin

 

Asda Store                                        Tuesday 6 October from 10.00-16.00

Edgar Road

Coalisland

Morayshire

 

Elgin Access Point                            Wednesday 7 October from 10.00-16.00

Council Offices

High Street

Elgin

Moray

 

St Giles Centre                                Thursday 8 October from 10.00 ? 16.00

121 High Street

Elgin

           

Mobile Information Bus                    Saturday 10 October from 11.00 ? 15.00

Elgin City Centre