Embracing complexity

Alcohol Change UK is a leading alcohol charity working to significantly reduce serious alcohol harm in the UK. We fund, commission and share research; work to ensure more and better support and treatment; encourage better policy and regulation; shift drinking cultures through our campaigns; and work to change drinking behaviours by providing advice and information.Find out more:https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

Alcohol Change UK

An Alcohol Change UK online learning eventOver two half-daysWeds 14 October and Thurs 15 October 2026People are different, and so are their alcohol issues. Join us online on 14 and 15 October for our 2026 annual conference, where we’ll be exploring the complexity of people’s lives, the role alcohol plays in that, and how we can offer support that’s relevant, accessible and effective.Confirmed speakers include:<ul><li>Charlotte Hazell-Caldwell, on what services need to know about alcohol and domestic violence</li><li>Tess Falzon, on how her team have implemented smoking cessation support for people in treatment for alcohol and other drugs</li><li>Chris Dunbar, on how to make support open and accessible for LGBTQ+ people</li><li>Vanessa Townsend, on supporting recovery from alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)</li><li>Mushtaq Dakri, on engaging with ethnic and religious diversity.</li><li>Plus, most importantly, we’ll be hearing voices of lived experience, including an interview with Aaron Davies on his recovery from an alcohol-related stroke.</li></ul>

Day 1 agenda

Andrew Misell, Alcohol Change UK: Welcome to Day 1

TBC Laura Weightman: A personal perspective

Charlotte Hazell-Caldwell: Alcohol and domestic violence

Ten minute break

Kendra Schneller: Improving mental health through gardening and  eating

Tess Falzon: Smoking cessation for people using alcohol or drugs

TBC Yvonne Norris: Women getting sober online

Looking ahead to Day 2 and close

Day 2 agenda

Andrew Misell, Alcohol Change UK: Welcome to Day 2

Aaron Davies: Recovering from an alcohol-related stroke

Mushtaq Dakri: Engaging with diverse communities

Chris Dunbar: Accessible support for LGBTQ+ people

Ben Metcalfe: Working across mental health and substance use boundaries

Vanessa Townsed: Supporting recovery from ARBD

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