8Th February 2019 Associate Professor in Global Health Policy LSHTM
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FEATURING: Sir. Ian Gilmore University of Liverpool Alcohol Health Alliance Prof. Jeff Collin Professor of Global Health Policy University of Edinburgh Prof. Colin Drummond Professor of Addiction Psychiatry King’s College London Dr. Ben Hawkins 4th - 8th February 2019 Associate Professor in Global Health Policy LSHTM Dr. Niamh Fitzgerald Lecturer in Alcohol studies University of Stirling Dr. Sally Marlow Public Engagement Fellow King’s College London Dr. Jane Marshall South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) Jen Keen Institute of Alcohol Studies WHERE: Addiction Sciences Building 4 Windsor Walk Denmark Hill London SE5 8BB WHO IS ORGANISING THE COURSE? TOPICS COVERED This module is coordinated by the Addictions Department at King’s The aetiology of alcohol problems CollegeThis module London is jointly coordinated with the UK by Centre the Addictions for Tobacco Department and Alcohol at including biological and cultural StudiesKing’s College(UKCTAS) London and has jointly been facilitated with the by UK Prof. Centre Ann McNeill,for Tobacco Dr. factors and the influence of Niamhand Alcohol Fitzgerald Studies. and Dr. Sadie Boniface. co-morbidity and social inequalities. WHO IS PRESENTING? The history of, and current issues in, Leading academics from King’s College London and across conceptualising alcohol use, Leadingthe 13 universitiesacademics from in theKing’s UKCTAS College will London present and across and discuss the 13 univerthe - sities in the UKCTAS will present and discuss the latest evidence. Speak- problems and the development of latest evidence. Speakers will include Dr. Matt Egan (LSHTM), alcohol policy in the UK and ersDr willZarnie also Khadjesariinclude Dr. Matt (KCL), Egan Dr (LSHTM),Ben Hawkins Dr. Zarnie (LSHTM) Khadjesari and (KCL), internationally. Prof.many Gerard others. Hastings Many (Stirling), of the inputs Prof. Ann have McNeill broader (KCL), public Dr. Niamh health Fitzgeraldrelevance (Stirling), beyond Dr. alcohol, Ben Hawkins to other (LSHTM) health and issues many such others. as Many of Alcohol harms in terms of morbidity thetobacco, inputs haveobesity broader and public inequalities. health relevance beyond alcohol, to other and mortality amongst individual health issues such as tobacco, obesity and inequalities. An updated drinkers and related harms to others programme will be available in early 2019. and a societal level. The module will be delivered via blended learning with online Population-level alcohol policy WHEREmaterials AND available WHEN? from January 2018, followed by a week of options, their goals, evidence base, Tclassroomhe course will sessions run from the 1pm week Monday commencing 4th Feb until 5th 1pm February Friday 8th 2018. Feb contribution to reducing 2018 and is held at the Addiction Sciences Building in Denmark Hill. alcohol-related harm and cost-effectiveness: alcohol pricing, FEES marketing and availability. Courseorganisations fee for people and workingthose working in the public in public or voluntary health, sector: community £700. £100 early bird discount available until 14th December 2018. The role of the alcohol industry in relation to alcohol problems and module or if you are unsure about its suitability for your needs policy. WHOplease CAN contact ATTEND? Dr. Sadie Boniface ([email protected]) The 2019 course will also be offered to UKCTAS affiliated organisations How individual alcohol consumption, and those working in public health, community safety or a related field. problems and disorders are defined If you are unsure about its suitability for your needs please contact: and identified. Dr. Sadie Boniface ([email protected]) Alcohol Policy Overview Price, Place & Promotion Alcohol Use & Effects - Effective policy options & evidence. - Alcohol pricing: Framing the policy. - Measuring & monitoring -Current & historic perspectives. - Licensing & availability consumption data. -Alcohol availability licensing & local - Alcohol marketing: strategies & policies - Alcohol & gender. regulatory options. - Local policy options. - Pregnancy & parenting. - Alcohol pricing: Framing the policy. - Alcohol industry positions & strategies. - Genetics, intoxication & the brain - Brief interventions. PLACES ARE LIMITED! MORE INFO? / HOW TO APPLY? Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To make an enquiry or to apply please Student numbers are capped at 40 to ensure an effective contact Dr Sadie Boniface. learning experience and teacher-student ratio. EarlyEarly bird bird discounts discounts apply untiluntil 17th14th NovemberDecember 2017.2018. More information can be found ApplicationsApplications will not bebe taken taken after after 6th 1st January February 2018. 2019. on UKCTAS.net/alcoholmasters.