What are Alcohol Care Teams - and why are they vital for hospitals?
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of Alcohol Care Teams in hospitals and the challenges they face due to funding cuts.
On this month's podcast we spoke to Professor Julia Sinclair and Arlene Copland about Alcohol Care Teams – the small but vital hospital teams supporting patients with complex alcohol problems. They explained how ACTs not only manage alcohol withdrawal, but also build trust with vulnerable patients, advocate across departments, and link people to the wider support they need. Despite clear evidence they improve care and reduce costs, many teams now face closure as funding dries up. We also explored stigma, the misunderstanding of addiction in healthcare, and what’s needed to secure these essential services for the future. As Professor Sinclair puts it: “This is about working with some of the most vulnerable people with the greatest needs.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit instalcstud.substack.com
People in this episode
Guests: Professor Julia Sinclair, Arlene Copland
Topics covered
- Alcohol Care Teams
- hospital support
- addiction
- healthcare stigma
- patient advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute of Alcohol Studies
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