Free alcohol awareness training for West Sussex businesses

 

Employers in West Sussex are being reminded they can access free training about alcohol awareness.

The training involves helping them to start conversations with staff about risky alcohol use.

19% of adults reportedly drink alcohol at a level which is risky for their health. This is estimated to cost £40.2 million per year.

Christine Field, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, said: “I would encourage businesses, through their managers, human resources and personnel staff, to take up the offer of this training. Workplaces can be a good way to raise awareness of health issues or to pass on information and advice.”

Among the benefits for businesses is to:

• ·         Promote a safe and healthy working environment
• ·         Sustain a healthy and productive workforce
• ·         Strengthen business performance

The training is called Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice and is given by an organisation called Drugtrain on behalf of West Sussex County Council.

Employers and businesses who would like to take up the training should email admin@drugtrain.org.uk or call 01226 738321.