Electronic copies of Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport policy documents. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/24474 2026-10-03T09:50:40Z 2026-10-03T09:50:40Z McConn-Palfreyman, William Littewood, Martin Nesti, Mark http://hdl.handle.net/1893/37703 2025-12-11T01:00:22Z 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: 'A lifestyle rather than a job' A review and recommendations on mental health support within the British horse racing industry. Author(s): McConn-Palfreyman, William; Littewood, Martin; Nesti, Mark Abstract: First paragraph: This report examines the interaction between working patterns in horseracing and the mental health of the aligned workforce. The research was conducted by the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, and was commissioned by Racing Welfare. The main funders for the project are the Racing Foundation. Certainly, literature exists on mental health within British racing, but this exploratory study looks to explore both the ‘breadth’ of issues raised by the workforce generally, alongside gaining some ‘depth’ in terms of the prevalence of concerns.

2019-05-01T00:00:00Z Purves, Richard Martin, Jack http://hdl.handle.net/1893/37662 2025-12-09T01:08:19Z 2024-10-10T00:00:00Z

Title: Alcohol availability at Scottish Football Stadia - Insights from the 'Football and Alcohol Scoping Study (FASST)' project Author(s): Purves, Richard; Martin, Jack Abstract: Alcohol availability at football matches in Scotland is subject to specific legislation which sets it apart from other sports and cultural events. Specifically, part II of The Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 makes it illegal to take alcohol into a football stadium, consume alcohol within sight of a football pitch, enter a football stadium whilst drunk, and consume alcohol on official transport to football matches. Alcohol is only available within hospitality areas, although it is not permitted to consume alcohol in these areas while watching a match (i.e., blinds or curtains must be closed). This legislation was originally introduced in 1980 on the grounds of reducing football related violence and disorder (FRVD). Previous research has found that alcohol plays an important role for many fans attending football matches in Scotland. Drinking alcohol before matches was viewed by those who attend football matches as a normal and acceptable part of the match day experience1-3 . The availability of alcohol at football matches is a recurrent debate in Scotland, with arguments both in favour of and against liberalisation of current restrictions. Analysis of media reports conducted as part of this project found that examples of arguments for change focus on lower levels of disorder compared with the 1980s, fair treatment of football fans compared to other sports, and potential financial benefits of alcohol sales for football clubs. Arguments against change focus primarily on the persistence of FRVD. The current legislative framework regarding alcohol at Scottish football matches was brought in more than four decades ago to address disorder; public health concerns do not feature in the contemporary rationale2 . Since then, public policy better recognises the links between alcohol and health, with the Scottish licensing system including ‘protecting and improving public health’ as one of five statutory objectives, and the Scottish Government committing to ‘reduced availability of alcohol’ in the national alcohol framework4 . It is important that the debate surrounding alcohol and football in Scotland is informed by robust and concurrent evidence, regarding both implementation and about the potential consequences of changing the legislation.

2024-10-10T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/37287 2025-09-21T01:12:34Z 2019-06-03T00:00:00Z

Title: European Region Consultation on the implementation and achievements of the WHO European Action Plan to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol 2012–2020 Editor(s): World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe, Abstract: This report summarizes the outcomes of two consultation meetings convened by the WHO Regional Office for Europe with Member States and civil society organizations in order to revisit the implementation of the policy areas for action defined in the European Action Plan to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol 2012–2020. Additional aims of the consultations included discussing achievements, identifying obstacles for implementation, and outlining the way forward. Areas with the lowest policy implementation were linked to pricing policies, marketing, availability of alcoholic beverages, reducing the negative consequences of drinking and alcohol intoxication and alcohol labelling. Conclusions highlight the need for a roadmap to strengthen policy areas with lower levels of implementation in order to guide Member States towards implementation.

2019-06-03T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/37285 2025-09-21T01:11:38Z 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Alcohol pricing in the WHO European Region: update report on the evidence and recommended policy actions Editor(s): World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe, Abstract: This report summarizes the current evidence base for alcohol pricing policies and considers how this compares to current policies in place across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. Intended as a resource for governments and implementers, the report highlights challenges to effective pricing policies and provides recommendations for policy actions on alcohol pricing in the WHO European Region.

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