"Off licenses aren't essential services – and closing them during the coronavirus pandemic would yield more for the nation’s health than almost any other policy intervention."
Just to let people know, that at the moment the QE Hospital in Birmingham have put liver transplants on hold for the time being, and the liver ward 727 is almost empty.
Because people are now in lock-down and drinking at home. 17% of people are now drinking more that the recognised safe drinking limits than they were before the start of this virus. This message needs to get out there. Soon there won't be help available for those with alcohol-related liver disease. But no one seems to think this is important. Prevention i s always better than cure.
Today's Independent is trying to raise awareness of this and is in this article by Ian Hamilton: independent.co.uk/voices/co...
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Totally agree, it has even been said on the news that alcohol consumption has increased, of which I am not surprised at due to the boredom lockdown can have ,especially if there were regular drinkers in the home environment
My thinking is though Richard, even in closing down off licences the supermarkets and a lot of the corner shops sell alcohol so would it really have much of an impact,
I'm quite shocked to hear the QEHB liver unit is basically non functioning at present, I know my appt for may was put back to September..but what happens to the poorly ones desperate for a liver transplant, I would like to think that this was still available so to speak
Of course Richard you are correct. What is worse in the boredom, loneliness and isolation there may be just too much temptation for some as well. Those who are trying so hard. I hope they keep their resolve. Jaycee
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Yes, so do I. It's so sad that a lot of people will be completely on their own, so sad. I too hope they their resolve. Take care and stay safe. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx 😘
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