Alcohol harm is a serious and growing concern in the UK, impacting people’s health and wellbeing, the NHS, social services, criminal justice, and our economy. These impacts are felt most by people on low incomes or who live in deprived areas.

With the last UK alcohol strategy published in 2012 and alcohol deaths at an all-time high, the time for meaningful, evidencebased policy action is now. The limited commitments to prevent alcohol harm in the 10 Year Health Plan is driving calls for a standalone strategy to get to grips with the alcohol emergency. This document, developed by a broad range of experts in alcohol policy, research, and treatment, offers a blueprint for achieving long-term progress.