News

27/01/2010

Balance DoH campaign response

Colin Shevills, director of Balance, the North East alcohol office, said: “Most people who suffer from health problems because of their drinking are not alcoholics or binge drinkers...

27/01/2010

Balance response to SDD report

Colin Shevills, director of Balance, the North East alcohol office, said: “It’s important to bear in mind that statistics previously released by the NHS Information Centre reveal that...

19/01/2010

Balance response to Government’s mandatory code

Dave Hogg, crime and disorder programme manager for Balance, said: “It’s good news that Government’s mandatory code addresses irresponsible drinks promotions by some in the on-trade....

19/01/2010

Strong, cheap alcohol is ruining the North East’s health and...

Alcohol sold for pocket money prices is seriously damaging the health and wealth of the North East, according to the region’s alcohol office.

13/01/2010

Balance supports DCSF campaign in the North East

Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, will be encouraging parents across the region to talk to their children about alcohol through a range of activities, including advertising and...

13/01/2010

Balance supports DCSF why let drink decide campaign

Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has joined forces with comedian Bill Bailey to launch a new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of how alcohol can make young people vulnerable...

12/01/2010

Balance response to Diageo poll for the Northern Echo

Responding to the drinks industry survey, Colin Shevills, director of Balance, said: “A strong relationship exists between alcohol price and consumption. Alcohol is 75% cheaper today...

01/08/2009