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Areas for action

The Plan groups action to meet the overall purpose and priorities under the following broad headings:
Culture change
Prevention and education
Providing support and treatment services
Protection and controls for individuals and the wider community
Delivery

A great deal has been achieved since the Plan was published. Key action to date includes:

Launch of a national communications strategy to target male and female binge drinkers;
Additional funding for local Alcohol Action Teams (AATs) and development of three year local alcohol action plans;
Appointment of a national alcohol liaison officer to support the work of AATs;
Development of a national alcohol information resource to benefit those who plan and provide services;
Publication of an alcohol problems support and treatment services framework to help local areas assess needs and plan to meet these needs;
Review of gaps in alcohol research and practice;
Development of a gender issues network on alcohol;
Publication of important additions to the evidence base range of what works in treating people with alcohol problems.

We are about to begin a review of progress in delivering the Plan and determine priorities for future action.