Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
Budget
€284,530
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
SHAAP was established by the Scottish Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties to raise awareness about alcohol-related problems. The work we do involves: Raising awareness of the nature and extent of alcohol-related harm in Scotland; Reviewing established and emerging evidence and carrying out new research to identify the most effective interventions to reduce alcohol-related health damage; Specifying how effective alcohol strategies and policies can be practically implemented at a Scottish, UK and international level; Campaigning for the adoption of effective strategies to reduce the burden of alcohol-related harm in Scotland. The main aims of SHAAP are: To raise awareness and understanding of alcohol-related health problems with health practitioners, policy makers and the public. To evaluate current research and identify strategies to reduce alcohol-related health damage based on the best available evidence. To work together with key organisa (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action (CNAPA) Farm to Fork Plan EU plans for excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages Labelling of alcohol beverages - health warnings
Communication Activities
Alcohol-related policy. Work of DG Sante. Public Health policy. We publish and disseminate by email weekly briefings on alcohol issues and publish research reports and policy papers. Recent publications include: SHAAP Manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliament Election (May 2021) What are LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of alcohol services in Scotland? A qualitative study of service users and service providers. (March 2022) Alcohol management in Deep End practices (March 2022) Updated Guidance: COVID-19: Advice for heavy drinkers who are thinking about cutting back or stopping drinking alcohol (April 2022) SHAAP response to the “Framework to strengthen implementation of the WHO European Action Plan to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol (EAPA), 2022 – 2025” consultation (May 2022) SHAAP response to the 'Minimum Unit Pricing in Northern Ireland' consultation (May 2022) SHAAP's response UK Gov Online Advertising Programme consultation (May 2022) SHAAP's response to the new cancer strategy for Scotland consultation (May 2022) SHAAP's response to the EU consultation on excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (June 2022) SHAAP's response to the Scottish Government Mental Health and Wellbeing consultation (Aug 2022) NCD Alliance Scotland - Scotland’s Health: Preventing Harm Through Action (Sep 2022) Scottish Government consultation on alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland - SHAAP response (Feb 2023) Social Market Foundation report "Getting in the Spirit?" on economic positives and benefits of the alcohol industry (Feb 2023) Response to Scottish Government consultation on future of MUP (Nov 2023) and ongoing work to advocate for uprating Calling Time campaign to end alcohol sponsorship of sports (Nov 2022 onwards) SHAAP response to UK Treasury consultation on budget - alcohol duty (Sep 2024) SHAAP response to EU's consultation on the Swedish alcohol monopoly (Oct 2024) Exploring the delivery of alcohol-related health advice in dental settings: A scoping review (Dec 2024) Spin the Bottle: How the UK alcohol industry twists the facts on harm and responsibility (published with Institute of Alcohol Studies) (June 2025) Alcohol & Cancer Risks: A guide for health professionals (updated June 2025) We are members of Eurocare (European Alcohol Policy Alliance)
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Eurocare (European Alcohol Policy Alliance) Alcohol Health Alliance (UK) Scottish Alcohol Research Network (Scotland) Non Communicable Diseases Alliance Scotland
Organisation Members
SHAAP is funded by the Scottish Government and is located at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.