Agenda item

A report of the City of London Substance Misuse Partnership (copy attached).

The Committee received a report of the London Substance Misuse Partnership which explored the nature, prevalence and attitudes towards alcohol misuse amongst ‘City Drinkers’. Using these findings, it provided recommendations to inform possible actions to reduce alcohol-related harm in the Square Mile. Members noted that the results of the survey had conclusively found high and increasing levels of alcohol misuse, when compared to both regional and national averages.

The Chairman suggested, and Members agreed, that the problem would require a holistic approach with other lifestyle choices, such as smoking and obesity. The Manager from the Ambulance Service confirmed that they are working with the Police on this matter and are asking for more details about patients’ lifestyles during call-outs. 

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