Support we offer (turning-point.co.uk)
There is a range of support available for people who want to make changes to their drinking.
Some support will be more helpful than others depending on what your goal is and your individual preferences.
Online Support
There are lots of different websites which offer you information, advice and support.
- Being Well 24/7 Hub – where you can register for a module to help you understand more about your drinking.
- Drinkaware(opens in a new tab) – this website provides lots of useful information about alcohol, including advice on how to cut down.
- NHS(opens in a new tab) – the NHS provide drink and alcohol information on their website. Here you can find out more about the health risks of drinking, and stories from people who have cut down.
Support in Person
There are a number of ways you can get support in person to help you make a change to your drinking.
- GP – if you are worried about your drinking then a good place to start is with your GP. They will be able to give you advice and offer you support.
- Turning Point(opens in a new tab) offer face-to-face services for people wanting to stop or reduce their drinking. Visit their website to find a service near you:
- Alcoholics Anonymous(opens in a new tab) – many people have heard of AA. AA is a fellowship of people who identify as alcoholics. AA members support each other to become sober. AA is both free and anonymous.
