Portsmouth has the highest rate of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East. These admissions are for complaints, such as liver disease, which are caused by long-term heavy drinking, as well for treating people that have accidents whilst drunk. Porstmouth has the highest rate of alcohol related hospiatl admission in the South East, approx 4,000 people per eyar, 60% of these are men aged over 35. In addition as many as 14,000 A&E attendances per year are alcohol related. It is estimated ath alcohol misuse costs the NHS over £10 million per year in Portsmouth alone.

To address this problem the Safer Portsmouth Partnership has launched a campaign to 'Save Dave'. Everybody knows a 'Dave', that is someone that regularly drinks too much, and it is starting to effect their health, work or relationships.

Do you know a 'Dave', indeed, are you a 'Dave'? If so, free, local help and advice is available. Visit call 023 9284 1753 or see your GP.

To contact us about SAVE DAVE events call

Krista Ford
Marketing & Communications
Tel: 02392 834823

Heather-Fiona Egan
Marketing & Communications
Tel: 02392 841723