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Road traffic collisions in lancashire: An analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, April 2007 to March 2010

This report provides an indication of the burden of road traffic collisions (RTCs) on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Lancashire over the three‐year period April 2007 to March 2010. It uses data on RTC call outs from the North West Ambulance Service(NWAS)and from all EDs in Lancashire.

Authors: Johnathan Rooney, Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson

Published: 02/09/2010

Assaults in Lancashire: an analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, January 2007 to December 2009

This report provides an indication of the burden of assaults on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Lancashire over the three-year period January 2007 to December 2009. It uses data on assault call outs from the North West Ambulance Service and from all EDs in Lancashire, supplemented by assault data from Lancashire residents receiving treatment in Cumbria and Merseyside EDs.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Gayle Whelan, Zara Quigg

Published: 16/06/2010

Assaults in Merseyside: an analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, January 2007 to December 2009

This report provides an indication of the burden of assaults on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Merseyside over the three-year period January 2007 to December 2009. It uses data on assault call outs from the North West Ambulance Service and from all EDs in Merseyside, supplemented by assault data from Merseyside residents receiving treatment in Cumbria and Lancashire EDs.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Gayle Whelan, Zara Quigg

Published: 16/06/2010

Assaults in Cumbria: an analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, January 2007 to December 2009

This report provides an indication of the burden of assaults on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Cumbria over the three-year period January 2007 to December 2009. It uses data on assault call outs from the North West Ambulance Service and from all EDs in Cumbria, supplemented by assault data from Cumbria residents receiving treatment in Lancashire and Merseyside EDs.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Gayle Whelan, Zara Quigg

Published: 16/06/2010

Preventing and Reducing Armed Violence: What Works?

A background paper prepared in collaboration with UNDP and WHO for the Oslo Conference on Armed Violence. The paper brings together promising and emerging evidence of what works to prevent interpersonal armed violence (through firearms), primarily in non-conflict situations.

Authors: Mark Bellis, Lisa Jones, Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes

Published: 12/05/2010

Off Measure: How we underestimate the amount we drink

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Penny A Cook, Michela Morleo

Published: 18/12/2009

Blood alcohol levels and drunkenness amongst people visiting nightlife in the North West

This report presents the findings of a research study exploring alcohol consumption in nightlife users in three North West cities.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Zara Quigg, Mark A Bellis, Michela Morleo, Ian Jarman, Paolo Lisboa

Published: 30/11/2009

Violence prevention: the evidence. Overview

Violence Prevention: The Evidence is a series of eight briefings produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence. This document provides an overview of the seven key briefing documents.

Authors: World Health Organization, Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes, Zara Anderson

Published: 18/09/2009

Reducing violence through victim identification, care and support programmes

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes, World Health Organization

Published: 17/09/2009

Changing cultural and social norms that support violence

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, World Health Organizati

Published: 17/09/2009

Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, World Health Organization

Published: 17/09/2009

Guns, knives and pesticides: reducing access to lethal means

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes, World Health Organizati

Published: 17/09/2009

Preventing violence by reducing the availability and harmful use of alcohol

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes, World Health Organization

Published: 17/09/2009

Preventing violence by developing life skills in children and adolescents

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes, World Health Organization

Published: 17/09/2009

Preventing violence through the development of safe, stable and nurturing relationships between children and their parents and caregivers

One of eight briefings in the Violence Prevention: The Evidence series produced by WHO and the Centre for Public Health. The series summarises the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence, providing clear directions for how violence prevention funders, policy makers and programme implementers can boost the impact of their violence prevention efforts.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, World Health Organization

Published: 17/09/2009

Unintentional and intentional injuries in Cumbria

Provides an oveview of the incidence and demography of unintentional and intentional injuries in Cumbria: identifying at risk groups and areas, and assesses avaliability, accessibility and quality of injury data sources.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes

Published: 30/07/2009

Reducing harm in drinking environments

This fact sheet was prepared as part of the Focus on Alcohol Safe Environments (FASE) project co-financed by the European Commission. It discusses alcohol-related harm in European drinking environments and how this can be prevented.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Lisa Jones, Mark A Bellis

Published: 10/06/2009

Interpersonal violence and illicit drugs

This fact sheet explores the associations between illicit drug use interpersonal violence, the extent and impacts of drug-related violence, risk factors for victims and perpetrators, effective prevention measures and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Amanda Atkinson, Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Harry Sumnall, Qutub Syed

Published: 05/06/2009

Liverpool Unintentional Injury Prevention Audit: Executive Summary

This report provides an executive summary of the Liverpool Unintentional Injury Prevention Audit. The Audit assesses: the availability, accessibility and quality of unintentional injury data; the types of injuries that occur and their locations; groups of people most at risk; prevention strategies currently in place across Liverpool PCT; and effective, evidence-based prevention strategies reported in the scientific literature.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson, Sara Hughes, Henry Edwards, Kazem Khundakar

Published: 05/06/2009

Liverpool Unintentional Injury Prevention Audit

The Liverpool Unintentional Injury Prevention Audit assesses: the availability, accessibility and quality of unintentional injury data; the types of injuries that occur and their locations; groups of people most at risk; prevention strategies currently in place across Liverpool PCT; and effective, evidence-based prevention strategies reported in the scientific literature.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson, Sara Hughes, Henry Edwards, Kazem Khundakar

Published: 05/06/2009

Evaluation of the Lancashire Polycarbonate Glass Pilot Project

This report provides the findings of an evaluation of the Lancashire Polycarbonate Glass Pilot Project. Led by Lancashire police, the project replaced standard glassware in licensed premises with high quality polycarbonate glassware. The evaluation assessed impacts on injury, perceptions of safety and violence, and the acceptability of polycarbonate glassware to customers and the licensed trade.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Gayle Whelan, Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis

Published: 30/04/2009

Smoking behaviour in North West school children: a study of fifteen and sixteen year olds

Using a sample of 9,833 North West teenagers surveyed by Trading Standards North West, this report examines the relationship between smoking behaviours and demographics, income, parental smoking, leisure activities and alcohol consumption.

Authors: Amanda Atkinson, Mark Bellis, Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes, Linda Smallthwaite

Published: 10/03/2009

Situational analysis of accident and emergency department data collection in Cumbria

The situational anlaysis describes the progress of the Trauma and Injury Intelligence Group (TIIG) Cumbria project to date; accident and emergency department (AED) data collection systems and procedures; the type of data collected and its quality; AED injury levels in Cumbria and the future direction of the TIIG Cumbria project.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson

Published: 12/12/2008

Evaluation of the Breckfield Making WAVES pilot project. Executive summary

This report provides an executive summary of the evaluation of the Breckfield Making WAVES pilot project. The evaluation included a community crime and witness intimidation survey, interviews with intimidated witnesses and Making WAVES project staff, analysis of the Making WAVES case load and analysis of emergency services data. This report discusses the impact of the project on: intimidated witnesses; multi-agency working; the community; and police and community relations.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Dan Hungerford, Karen Hughes

Published: 24/09/2008

Evaluation of the Breckfield Making WAVES pilot project

This report provides an evaluation of the Breckfield Making WAVES pilot project. The evaluation included a community crime and witness intimidation survey, interviews with intimidated witnesses and Making WAVES project staff, analysis of the Making WAVES case load and analysis of emergency services data. This report discusses the impact of the project on: intimidated witnesses; multi-agency working; the community; and police and community relations.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Dan Hungerford, Karen Hughes

Published: 18/09/2008

Intimidated Witness Training: Final Training Assessment

This report provides an assessment of the intimidated witness training package piloted as part of the Making WAVES project in Breckfield, Liverpool.

Authors: Gayle Whelan, Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes

Published: 27/08/2008

Hospital admissions for substance use and violence in Lancashire, 2001-2005

A report on admissions to hospital for violence and substance use in Lancashire. The report identifies at risk groups and communities, to help inform targeted public health interventions and assesses trends in admissions over a five year period.

Authors: Henry Edwards, Zara Anderson

Published: 14/08/2008

Club Health Spanish Programme

Spanish Programme

Authors: Karen Hughes

Published: 09/06/2008

Club Health English Programme

programme

Authors: Karen Hughes

Published: 09/06/2008

Risky drinking in North West school children and its consequences: A study of fifteen and sixteen year olds

A study of 9,833 15-16 year old school children in the North West, examining relationships between risky drinking behaviours (binge drinking, frequent drinking, drinking in public places) and demographics, income, leisure activities and access to alcohol. Negative consequences of risky drinking such as violence and regretted sex are also investigated.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Mark A. Bellis, Karen Hughes, Karen Tocque, Michela Morleo, Matt Hennessey, Linda Smallthwaite

Published: 28/03/2008

Evaluation of the Breckfield Making WAVES (Witness and Victim Encouragement and Support) project interim report

This report provides information collected in the beginning stages of the pilot project, which included: a community crime and witness intimidation survey; a residents’ focus group; and a range of interviews with local police and police community support officers, and Making WAVES project staff. [For further information please contact the lead author]

Authors: Zara Anderson, Dan Hungerford, Karen Hughes

Published: 15/02/2008

Experience of crime and witness intimidation in Breckfield

This report provides information on crime and witness intimidation in Breckfield, collected in the beginning stages of the Making WAVES pilot project, which included: a community crime and witness intimidation survey; a residents’ focus group; and a range of interviews with local police and police community support officers, and Making WAVES project staff. [For further information please contact the lead author]

Authors: Zara Anderson, Dan Hungerford, Karen Hughes

Published: 14/02/2008

Identifying drunkenness and preventing sales of alcohol to intoxicated customers in Manchester

This report explores the service of alcohol to intoxicated individuals among bar staff in Manchester and current police views and practice in enforcing alcohol service laws.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Zara Anderson

Published: 08/02/2008

Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife Fact Sheet 4: Preventing sexual violence in nightlife environment

This fact sheet discusses the major issue of sexual violence in nightlife environments and outlines measures being taken in various countries to prevent sexual violence.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis, Peter Anderson, Antonia Abbey

Published: 27/01/2008

Nightlife in Lancashire: licensing development and planning initiatives

Authors: Michela Morleo, Carly Lightowlers, Corinne Harkins, Karen Hughes, Penny A Cook

Published: 29/11/2007

Intimidated Witness Training. Initial Training Assessment

Initial assessment of the Breckfield Making WAVES Intimidated Witness training. [For further information please contact the lead author]

Authors: Zara Anderson, Gayle Whelan

Published: 23/11/2007

Developing safer night time environments through effective implementation of planning

Authors: Carly Lightowlers, Michela Morleo, Corinne Harkins, Karen Hughes, Penny A Cook

Published: 23/11/2007

Merseyside Specialist Domestic Violence Court Programme Situational Analysis

The report sets out local area progress in setting up the SDVCP, highlighting: how the SDVCP is set up in each area; barriers in setting up the SDVCP, how these have been overcome and current issues; areas of good practice; and recommendations on how the SDVCP can be improved to ensure the programme runs effectively and that user satisfaction is improved and maintained. [For further information please contact the lead author]

Authors: Zara Anderson, Gayle Whelan, Karen Hughes

Published: 16/11/2007

The implementation and impact of the Licensing Act 2003 in Lancashire

Authors: Michela Morleo, Corinne Harkins, Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes, Carly Lightowlers

Published: 05/11/2007

Investigating drinking behaviours and alcohol knowledge amongst people resident in the Lineacre and Derby wards of Sefton: interim report

This reports evaluates the impact of Sefton Primary Care Trust's social marketing campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the negative consequences of excessive alcohol use.

Authors: Michela Morleo, Corinne Harkins, Clare Lushey, Karen Hughes

Published: 17/09/2007

Hepatitis C in the North West

Presents detailed information and trends on hepatitis C in the North West, including laboratory data, hospital admissions, deaths, prevalence of hepatitis C among injecting drug users, and prevalence estimates of problematic drug use.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Karen Tocque, Caryl Beynon, Catherine Quigley, Karen Murphy, Jeremy Hooper, Erika Duffell

Published: 01/09/2007

Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife Fact Sheet 3: Late night transport

This Fact Sheet discusses the importance of late night transport in violence prevention and outlines measures being undertaken in various countries to increase the availability and safety of transport in nightlife environments.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson, Mark A Bellis

Published: 26/04/2007

Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife Fact Sheet 2: The role of door staff in violence prevention

This Fact Sheet discusses the role of door staff in violence prevention in nightlife environments and outlines measures being undertaken in various countries to strengthen this role.

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Zara Anderson

Published: 27/03/2007

Exploration of young people’s experience and perceptions of violence in Liverpool’s nightlife

This study explores young people’s experiences and perceptions of violence in Liverpool’s nightlife and identifies reasons why victims and witnesses of nightlife assaults do not report such violence to police. Recommendations on reducing alcohol-related violence in Liverpool's nightlife are also provided.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes, Mark A Bellis

Published: 20/03/2007

Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group on Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife: Fact Sheet 1

This Fact Sheet provides an introduction to the Violence Prevention Alliance Working Group for Youth Violence, Alcohol and Nightlife. The Fact Sheet explores the role of harmful alcohol consumption in youth violence in nightlife settings, the extent and impacts of such violence and effective prevention measures.

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Zara Anderson

Published: 20/02/2007

Effects of the Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaigns and the Licensing Act 2003 on Violence

In recent years, the capacity of licensed premises in many town and city centres in the UK has increased substantially. Combined with growing levels of alcohol consumption among young people, this has meant popular nightlife areas have experienced increasing problems with alcohol-related violence. In response, the UK Government has invested in significant police resources and legislative change in order to stem a rising tide of alcohol-related violence largely associated with the night time economy, including through changes to licensing legislation and implementation of the Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaigns (AMEC). This paper uses A&E data to measure the effects of the AMECs and the initial impact of the Licensing Act on violent injuries as measured by assault attendance at an A&E department in the North West of England.

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Zara Anderson, Karen Hughes

Published: 29/11/2006

Patterns of risky alcohol consumption in North West teenagers and their implications for preventing alcohol-related harm

A study exploring the drinking behaviours of 10,271 15-16 year old school children in the North West, including alcohol access methods and their impacts on risky drinking patterns.

Authors: Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Michela Morleo, Karen Tocque, Sara Hughes,, Tony Allen, Dominic Harrison

Published: 01/09/2006

Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol in the Russian Federation: Policy Briefing

Violent crime and alcohol consumption have increased considerably in the Russian Federation since the late 1980s with harmful health and social consequences for individuals, their families and friends and communities. Heavy alcohol consumption is closely associated with violent behaviour within the Russian Federation and internationally. The relationship between alcohol consumption and violent behaviour is complex, involving physiological, psychological, situational, social and cultural factors. Measures to control alcohol production and reduce consumption have reduced violent behaviour in the Russian Federation and elsewhere. However, round-the-clock sales, easy access to alcohol for minors and fierce economic competition between alcohol companies resulting in aggressive marketing techniques still need to be addressed in the Russian Federation. The multifaceted nature of alcohol-related violence highlights the need for a public health partnership involving health, social, education and criminal justice agencies. The Russian Federation is working closely with WHO to develop a public health approach to preventing violence.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hughes

Published: 01/08/2006

WHO Policy Briefing: Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol

This Policy Briefing, published by the World Health Organization, explores the role of harmful alcohol consumption in interpersonal violence, the extent and impacts of alcohol-related violence, effective prevention measures and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hugh

Published: 03/06/2006

WHO Facts on Youth Violence and Alcohol

One of a series of fact sheets published by the World Health Organization, exploring the links between alcohol and youth violence and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hugh

Published: 03/06/2006

WHO Facts on Elder Abuse and Alcohol

One of a series of fact sheets published by the World Health Organization, exploring the links between alcohol and elder abuse and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hugh

Published: 03/06/2006

WHO Facts on Child Maltreatment and Alcohol

One of a series of fact sheets published by the World Health Organization, detailing the role of harmful alcohol consumption in child maltreatment, its lifelong impact on alcohol use patterns in peope who were maltreated as children, and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hugh

Published: 03/06/2006

WHO Facts on Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol

One of a series of fact sheets published by the World Health Organization, exploring the links between alcohol and intimate partner violence and the role of public health in prevention.

Authors: Edited by Mark A Bellis, Sara Hughes and Karen Hughes

Published: 03/06/2006

Regional Alcohol Indicators for the North West - Volume 1 (Part 2)

The Regional Alcohol Indicators, produced on behalf of the Regional Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategic Group, have been developed to help Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts and other organisations. The Indicators will help local areas better understand how alcohol is affecting residents and services, how interventions should be developed and over time what measures have helped reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use.

Authors: Edited by Michela Morleo, Dan Dedman, Karen Hughes, Jeremy Hooper, Karen Tocque and Mark A. Bellis

Published: 15/05/2006

Regional Alcohol Indicators for the North West - Volume 1 (Part 1)

The Regional Alcohol Indicators, produced on behalf of the Regional Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategic Group, have been developed to help Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts and other organisations. The Indicators will help local areas better understand how alcohol is affecting residents and services, how interventions should be developed and over time what measures have helped reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use.

Authors: Edited by Michela Morleo, Dan Dedman, Karen Hughes, Jeremy Hooper, Karen Tocque and Mark A. Bellis

Published: 15/05/2006

TIIG themed report 4: Road Traffic Accidents (March 2006)

This report brings together injury data to provide an overview of the RTA burden in Cheshire and Merseyside, and make recommendations on how this intelligence can assist in reaching local and national targets.

Authors: Zara Anderson

Published: 11/04/2006

Preventing Violence: From Global Perspectives to National Action

Proceedings of the Preventing Violence Conference held 10th-11th March 2005 in Liverpool, UK

Authors: Clare McVeigh, Karen Hughes, Clare Lushey, Mark Bellis

Published: 23/12/2005

TIIG Themed Report No3: Injuries In Children

This report provides an overview of the burden of children's injuries across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Authors: Zara Anderson

Published: 01/11/2005

Alcohol and Interpersonal Violence - Policy Briefing

This policy brief outlines the magnitude of the problem of alcohol consumption and interpersonal violence, and outlines a range of factors which can increase individuals' risks of problems related to alcohol and violence.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Sara Hughes, Mark Bellis

Published: 07/10/2005

TIIG themed report 2: Assaults (June 2005)

TIIG Report on Assaults.

Authors: Zara Anderson, Linda Turner

Published: 15/07/2005

TIIG Themed Report: Older Adults and Falls

Falls amongst older adults have a substantial impact on health and the provision of health care services. This report brings together data on falls from Accident and Emergency, ambulance, mortality and hospital episodes statistics to provide a more robust picture of older adults and falls across Cheshire and Merseyside

Authors: Zara Anderson

Published: 31/03/2005

Violent Britain: People, prevention and public health

Report identifying the extent, costs and impacts of interpersonal violence in Britain, the risk factors for victims and perpetrators, interventions that can be effective in reducing violence and how these fit into national policy.

Authors: Clare McVeigh, Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis, Emma Reed, John R Ashton, Qutub Syed

Published: 10/03/2005

Weather Forecasting as a Public Health Tool

This report takes a look at the effects that weather can have on people's health, and how health and other agencies can make more use of weather forecasting data in planning health services, timing campaigns and tackling wider issues such as anti-social behaviour.

Authors: Sara Hughes, Mark Bellis, William Bird, John R Ashton

Published: 15/02/2005

Taking Measures: A Situational Analysis of Alcohol in the North West

The report “Taking Measures” highlights the role that alcohol plays in North West lives and reveals that 71,023 alcohol-related crimes were committed in the region in 2002/03, of which 54% (38,309) were violent crimes against the person. In addition, between 46,798 and 66,702 hospital admissions a year in the region are alcohol related and drinking results in between 2,700 and 4,500 deaths.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Karen Tocque, Gayl Humphrey, Mark Bellis

Published: 23/09/2004

Taking Measures: A Situational Analysis of Alcohol in the North West: Executive Summary

The report “Taking Measures” highlights the role that alcohol plays in North West lives and reveals that 71,023 alcohol-related crimes were committed in the region in 2002/03, of which 54% (38,309) were violent crimes against the person. In addition, between 46,798 and 66,702 hospital admissions a year in the region are alcohol related and drinking results in between 2,700 and 4,500 deaths.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Karen Tocque, Gayl Humphrey, Mark Bellis

Published: 22/09/2004

Taking Measures: A Situational Analysis of Alcohol in the North West: Local Authority Tables

The report “Taking Measures” highlights the role that alcohol plays in North West lives and reveals that 71,023 alcohol-related crimes were committed in the region in 2002/03, of which 54% (38,309) were violent crimes against the person. In addition, between 46,798 and 66,702 hospital admissions a year in the region are alcohol related and drinking results in between 2,700 and 4,500 deaths.

Authors: Karen Hughes, Karen Tocque, Gayl Humphrey, Mark Bellis

Published: 22/09/2004

Safer Nightlife in the North West of England

A report by the North West Safer Nightlife Group who include organisations working on night time health and safety issues across the North West Region established to:address emerging nightlife issues in the North West;strengthen partnership work

Authors: Edited by Karen Hughes and Mark A. Bellis

Published: 22/12/2003

Public Health and Information & Communication Technologies - Full Report

ICT manual for PCT's aimed at tackling health and digital inequalities in the Information Age

Authors: Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis, Karen Tocque

Published: 25/07/2002

Young People's Exposure to Alcohol: The Role of Radio and Television

All forms of the media promote substance use and encourage individuals to consume alcoholic drinks and tobacco products (particularly cigarettes). This opposes Public Health measures that aim to reduce the consumption of alcohol tobacco and illicit drugs

Authors: Georgina Pitt, Diana Forrest, Karen Hughes, Mark Bellis

Published: 23/04/2002