Doctors,nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals – explain us about your experiences and the impact of alcohol on the health serviceThe festive party season is in full swing. But what effect is it, and increased alcohol consumption in general,having on health and social care services and the people who work in them?The cost of alcohol is being felt across the health service all year round. More than 10 million adults in England now drink more than the recommended daily limit (pdf). Up to 35% of all A&E attendance and ambulance costs may be alcohol related, according to the Nuffield Trust. In 2013-14, or more than a million hospital admissions were as a consequence of an alcohol-related diagnosis,and this figure is increasing. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com