CLI Alcohol Questionnaire

Community Led Initiatives (CLI) offer peer-led mentoring alongside practical and emotional support to people who have experienced the criminal justice system, addiction, homelessness, and mental ill-health. CLI also specialise in helping the voices of people within these marginalised communities to be heard. It is for this reason that we have been commissioned by Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council’s shared Public Health team to gather community views and experiences to support the development of a new alcohol strategy. This strategy will guide local authorities on how to improve prevention, support, treatment, and wider responses to alcohol. We want to hear from adults that live in Bedfordshire to help shape priorities and actions. This short survey will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete but will help inform how we reduce future alcohol related harms across Bedfordshire.

Taking part in this survey is voluntary and please do not use any identifying names so that we can assure that you remain anonymous. The information collected from this survey will be stored safely on our digital data management system and deleted on completion of the research.

Introduction

Date of Birth

Sex assigned at birth

Gender

Ethnicity

Postcode

Alcohol and Health

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

Never

Monthly or less

2 to 4 times per month

2 to 3 times per week

4 or more times per week

Prefer not to say

How many units of alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

1 or 2 units

3 or 4 units

5 or 6 units

7 to 9 units

10 or more units

Prefer not to say

How often do you have 6 or more drinks on one occasion?

Never

Less than monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or almost daily

Prefer not to say

Awareness of Guidance and Support

Which of the following do you think is the current UK Chief Medical Officers’ guideline on low risk alcohol use?

Men should not drink more than 21 units a week, and women no more than 14 units

Drink no more than 2-3 units per day with no weekly limit

Do not regularly drink more than 14 units a week, over 3 or more days

There is no recommended limit, only advice to drink responsibly

I don’t know

How harmful do you think alcohol is to the people who drink it?

Not at all harmful

Slightly harmful

Moderately harmful

Very harmful

Not sure

Readiness to Change

Do you think you would benefit from reducing your alcohol use?

I would not benefit at all

I would benefit a little

I would benefit quite a lot

I would benefit a great deal

Not sure/not applicable

Views on Prevention

Please Specify

Please select the three most effective ways to share information about the harms of alcohol.

Social media campaigns

TV, radio and other mainstream media

Information on alcohol packaging (e.g. labels, health warnings)

Posters and information in public places (e.g. surgeries, pharmacies, community centres, licensed premises)

Schools, colleges, universities and youth settings

Through local services (e.g. health housing, social care)

Community events and local campaigns

Online websites and digital resources

Other (please specify)

Please Specify

Please find below a list of support services:

Pathways 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough - P2R is a one-stop service that provides drug and alcohol advice, treatment and support to adults whose lives are affected, support can include the whole family. Address 1: 21 The Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RT. Address 2: 67 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1JF. Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday. Telephone number: 0333 332 4019. Email address: elft.p2rsupportsystems@nhs.net

Drinkline - For advice and support about alcohol related issues visit https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ or if you would like to talk to someone about your drinking or someone else's you can have a free and confidential chat with someone at Drinkline who are trained to help on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - AA supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individuals. Meetings are available online and in person. Helpline: 0800 917 7650. Email helpline: help@aamail.org

ADFAM - Information, advice and local support services for families affected by alcohol and drugs. Please note ADFAM do not operate a helpline but general queries can be made on 07442 137 421 or 07552 986 887 or via https://adfam.org.uk/

FRANK - Confidential information, advice and support for anyone concerned about alcohol and illegal drugs. Helpline: 0300 123 6600 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Website: https://www.talktofrank.com/

Samaritans - Confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicide. Helpline: 116 123 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Email helpline: jo@samaritans.org. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Mind - Information and advice about mental health and support services. Helpline: 0300 123 3393

DAFS - Milton Keynes - Address: Chesney Wold, Milton Keynes MK6 1LH - Phone Number: 01908 663991