About us

This website has been created by public health professionals working together to tackle alcohol harm and create healthier, safer communities.

Alcohol harm in this country has reached unacceptable levels...

How does it help?

• A minimum 50p per unit will save 3,393 lives a year

• A minimum 50p per unit will reduce hospital admissions by 97,900 a year

• A minimum 50p per unit will cut 45,800 crimes a year

The facts

• Alcohol costs the NHS £3.5 billion each year

• 15-20k Alcohol related premature deaths every year in the UK

• A minimum charge of 50p per unit won't affect the average drinker

Your opinion

Contact a member of parliament now to express your views on minimum pricing.