Brought to you by Boost in collaboration with North Cumbria Knowledge and Library Service, this LUNCH & LEARN session on 30 June 2026 saw James Crosbie (GP, Gastroenterologist, Clinical Lead for Alcohol Harm Prevention) deliver a presentation on ‘Introducing the Alcohol Toolkit for Primary Care’.

This session explored the newly launched Alcohol Toolkit for Primary Care – a practical, evidence-based resource designed to help primary care teams confidently identify and respond to alcohol-related harm.

Primary care teams are well placed to have meaningful conversations about alcohol, and this toolkit supports a consistent, effective approach aligned with national guidance.

In this session, we introduced the toolkit and demonstrated how it can support everyday practice – from screening and assessment through to delivering brief advice and connecting patients to support. We also highlighted key resources available, including:

• Best practice guidance
• Patient information
• Links to local support services
• Reducing stigma for our patients
• Staff support offer
• Using the RAIDR primary care dashboard to identify at risk patients
• The Boost alcohol learning academy and virtual patient
• Up to date guidance from leading health organisations

All are designed to build confidence, reduce stigma, and support timely, supportive conversations. Take a look to discover how you can start using the toolkit in your setting:

Access the toolkit here: https://boost.org.uk/improve/alcohol-toolkit-for-primary-care/

Access the Programme for Alcohol Studies here: https://academy.boost.org.uk/programmes/north-east-and-north-cumbria-programme-for-alcohol-studies

Take a look at the recordings of our previous LUNCH & LEARN sessions here, and our upcoming dates here…

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• Clinical Topic
• Health Inequalities
• Lunch and Learn
• Primary Care
• Quality Improvement
• System Working
• Toolkits and Other Tools