The Alcohol Care Team (ACT) at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Available 8am- 4pm 7 days
Joined July 2023
- Tweets 149
- Following 146
- Followers 94
- Likes 67
46 Photos and videos
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
Feb 1
YOU DID IT!🙌
The Dry January® challenge has officially come to an end, HUGE congratulations to those who took part this year!⭐
31 days alcohol-free is a huge accomplishment so you should be super proud of yourself today. We hope you learnt how fun being alcohol-free truly can be!
If you're wondering what you should do next, or if you found the month particularly hard, you can find more information and signposting on our website here.👇
bit.ly/3WWsDB7
#DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge
1
3
8
308
Thank you all that came and supported our #DryJanuary campaign at the BRI concourse this afternoon and enjoyed some non-alcoholic drinks!
Thank you @NewVisionBrad for nurse Suman attending.
@BTHFT @karendawber
1
2
123
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
17 Dec 2025
Over Christmas and New Year, find free and low-cost meals across #Bradford for those in need.
The Salvation Army Day Shelter (#Bradford BD3) is also open Mon-Fri, offering breakfast, lunch, and hot drinks.
Check bradfordfoodbanks.org.uk/chr… for more info.
#CommunitySupport
2
1
41
2 Dec 2025
The BRI Alcohol Care Team allocated for today on the Thriving at Christmas advent calendar!
@BTHFT
2
59
18 Nov 2025
Are we ready for #dryjan
17 Nov 2025
Ready to inspire change in your community?⭐
Every January, hundreds of thousands across the UK take on the Dry January® challenge – going alcohol-free for the month with the help our free tools and resources.
Shout about the benefits of an alcohol-free month in your GP surgery, local charity, faith group or any other local organisation!🤝
Inspire your community to take a break from the booze this January by downloading your free promotional resources on the @alcoholchangeuk website.⬇️
alcoholchange.org.uk/get-inv…
#DryJanuary #DryJanuaryChallenge
34
13 Nov 2025
Well done to all the teams at New Vision for all your hard work! You do an amazing job ⭐️
13 Nov 2025
📣 We are delighted to announce that New Vision Bradford has been rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) 🎉
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c986…
1
1
52
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
29 Sep 2025
Monday is #WorldHeartDay.
The risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced by:
🍎 eating a healthier diet
🏃🏽♀️ increasing physical activity
🚭 quitting tobacco
🥃 reducing alcohol
More key facts from @WHO: who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
44
139
254
30,496
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
8 Oct 2025
“We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it’s a national economic problem."
A new report from @IPPR reveals the economic costs of alcohol harm, with 1 in 3 UK workers calling in sick after work drinks.
theguardian.com/society/2025…
1
3
6
585
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
13 Oct 2025
Cider is still taxed at less than half the rate of beer of the same strength.
Aligning both rates with wine/spirits could save 75,000 lives over 20 years and £1.4bn for the NHS.
It’s time to end this unfair tax loophole.
Read our Budget submission: ias.org.uk/wp-content/upload…
4
4
205
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
15 Oct 2025
Alcohol use disorders consist of conditions characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use and loss of control over alcohol intake.
A new Seminar discusses the need for integrated alcohol control policies to improve the prevention of alcohol use disorders, improve access to treatment, and reduce stigma:
ALT Figure: Interaction between different levels of drinking in crisis situations. Copyright: Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
6
46
100
14,059
21 Oct 2025
"Wishing a joyful and prosperous Diwali to Gurdeep, our colleagues, and all our community celebrating. May the festival of lights bring happiness, health, and peace to you and your loved ones."
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Wishing a happy Diwali to all those celebrating today 🪔
2
37
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
17 Oct 2025
Not ready to go #Sober for a month? That’s okay.
#PauseOctober is about drinking less, your way.
💬 Get expert advice on how to cut down from our Drink Coaches.
🔗 bit.ly/4pWDSGR
#DrinkCoach #MindfulDrinking
1
2
31
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
9 Jul 2025
🍷 Alcohol Awareness Week – know your limits
Being mindful of how much you drink supports your liver, mental health and overall wellbeing.
If you need support, speak to your GP or visit Be Healthy Bucks. Small changes make a big difference.
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek
1
1
37
25 Jun 2025
This morning our ACT team leader is in #London participating with the NHS England Public Health Team! Have a great day all involved!
@BTHFT @karendawber @NHSEngland @NHSEnglandEvent
3
105
4 Jun 2025
Superb event celebrating our Voluntary services at @BTHFT. Our ACT team leader, Fiona and ACT Volunteer Dave did fantastic taking to the stage! Thank you for all your support over the past year or so!
@BTHFTCharity @BTHFTVolunteers @karendawber
2
6
162
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
31 Mar 2025
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in an emergency. At New Vision Bradford, we provide free take-home naloxone kits to anyone in the Bradford District who wants one.
💛 #YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone
6
7
1,981
BRI Alcohol Care Team retweeted
24 Mar 2025
Would you know what to do if you saw someone overdose?
Keep an eye out for our new campaign 'You Can Save A Life' launching 31st March
#YouCanSaveALife #CarryNaloxone
11
11
548
21 Mar 2025
Huge congratulations to our team for being awarded BRI’s February Team of the Month!
Between us we support all patients (and their families) in BRI who have either Drug or Alcohol problems. It's not an easy job at times but it is our fave job!
@BTHFT @Mel_Pickup @karendawber
1
8
250