Glad to contribute to this article today. Although the term 'pilot' might not be strictly accurate, it's really important that these trials are properly designed, monitored and evaluated by an independent research team with funding from a neutral source to produce useful data.

I've been busy all day today and just home to catch up the news. Did @Nigel_Farage really give an interview to @LBC in which he stated that there is an over diagnosis of mental health conditions? In the exact same way, the lunatic, RFK Jr. did earlier in the week in the US.

The Norwegian Oil Fund is investing in alcohol companies that market their products to people in sub-Saharan #Africa in ways not permitted in #Norway, a new report by #UofStirling researchers has shown. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/wrCAUdpZWf @FORUT_No

We have a letter published in @heraldscotland today on the subject of alcohol at Scottish football matches. @ismh_uos @StirUni @scotgov @AlcoholFocus @SHAAPAlcohol https://t.co/S7cN3f6Cje

Research conducted last year by @ismh_uos into this very topic showed the importance of considering the long-term impact of any pilot scheme on alcohol consumption and public health and needs to be fully and independently evaluated:

“...to care is an act not of weakness, but of strength.” The Lancet response: https://t.co/hUs97aDFjd

Interesting. The economic argument that alcohol sales could bring increased revenue for clubs would need to be carefully evaluated alongside the impact on alcohol-related harms. A key consideration not mentioned here, despite alcohol specific deaths being at a 15-year high.

Times have changed if we are referring to changes in stadium safety and football related disorder. However, the impact of increasing availability of alcohol on overall levels of alcohol consumption, normalisation, and increased marketing and sponsorship also need to be considered

ICARA invites you to our 2024 AGM on 'Broadening perspectives on commercial determinants of health' on Mon 28th Oct, 12-3pm GMT (UK). Fantastic speakers & discussants focusing on perspectives from the Global South. Full programme & registration link here:

🚨 JOB POSTING📢 Reminder that @ismh_uos are looking for new Hastings Fellows. @GemmaMi38728064, one of our first Fellows, tells us about their experience. 🌐 Ad: https://t.co/APBSSY2FX7 📅 Closing: 3rd June ❓ Questions? See quoted post or get in touch! 🔁 RTs appreciated

Come and join our great team @ismh_uos! Really exciting opportunity to be involved in high-profile public health research.

🚨New paper alert🚨 from our @NIHRresearch alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks project. This editorial in @AddictionJrnl led by Nathan Critchlow discusses terminology for advertising of no/lo products that share branding with standard alcoholic drinks. https://t.co/Qp8OKZsTyz

🆕New paper🆕 Also out today is a commentary by Nathan Critchlow from @ismh_uos in @AddictionJrnl. Nathan discusses the need for better evaluation, and thus better evidence, on the impact of alcohol marketing restrictions. 👇👀 https://t.co/XwPSD9say7

📰 In the news🗞️ @RickPurves from @ismh_uos is back in the news again today as part of the @heraldscotland Scotland and Alcohol Series. Today he is discussing debates around the sale of alcohol at football matches in Scotland. https://t.co/TN8j7Bot5q

Or rather, happy to contribute to THIS discussion... https://t.co/RTG8RPfQbp

If you are interested in hearing more about Scottish football's relationship with alcohol, please join us on the 20th March for this free webinar. @ismh_uos @SARNalcohol @SHAAPAlcohol @Alcohol_FC

Happy to contribute to this interesting discussion on alcohol sponsorship in Scottish football. @ismh_uos @StirUni @Alcohol_FC @Stirling_Health

🚨SARN is hosting an early and mid-career researcher event in March 2024! ✏️We welcome abstracts from PhD students, ECRs, and Mid-career researchers to present on research findings and on more reflective matters 🗓️Deadline: 9am, Mon 5 Feb 👉More info: https://t.co/15QCJByPPW

Fantastic keynote speech by @sandrogalea on how to ensure that public health matters in coming decades. Lots of lessons to learn from #COVID19 @UK_PRP #PrevRes

🧳 On our travels 🌍 @IsaUNY, @RickPurves and @GemmaMi38728064 are are representing @ismh_uos at #GAPC2023 this week. Covering lots of interesting topics - alcohol and football, alcohol marketing, industry interference, and work on alcohol packaging in Uganda and Malawi.