Community Alcohol Partnerships

All CAP staff and advisers are now working from home, but please be assured we are still working to support those communities that are experiencing problems with underage and young adult drinking.

THE GOVERNMENT HAS ADVISED THAT DURING THIS TIME WE SHOULD:

Help control the virus

To protect yourself and others, when you leave home you must:

wash hands - keep washing your hands regularly
cover face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth in enclosed spaces
make space - stay at least a metre away from people not in your household

If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not leave home for at least 10 days.

We recognise that many of our community partners such as local authorities, schools, retailers, police and youth organisations, are focusing on essential services and doing everything they can to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. So a lot of our activities will necessarily be put on hold for the moment, such as the physical launches of new CAPs and community meetings. But our advisers remain available to help with support and advice by telephone or email.

We’ll also be increasing our communications during this time and putting out a regular newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest developments and advice. If you don’t already receive our newsletter, you can sign up here..

Useful web resources

We’ll be updating this list regularly, so do let us know if there are any resources that you are finding helpful.

UK Government advice and support

Daily updated Government advice
Social distancing and advice for vulnerable people
Guidance for the charity sector

Health and wellbeing:

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health
Domestic violence support
How to cope with stress
How to help children cope with stress
Mind - the Mental Health Charity

Support for alcohol issues

Drinkaware
Alcohol Change
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Rehab 4 Addiction - a resource to help people who are struggling with mental health and alcohol abuse during the lockdown

Advice for businesses

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association
The Association of Convenience Stores
Best Bar None
British Beer & Pub Association
Licensed Trade Charity
UK Hospitality
British Retail Consortium

Substance abuse support