Understanding the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy | Alcohol Change UK
New research about alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy
This recent study from @AlcoholChangeUK and @PlymUni suggests that there are still mixed messages regarding the consumption of low alcohol and alcohol free drinks during pregnancy.
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Spread the word - There's no safe time, no safe amount.
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As Christmas day ebbs closer, support those choosing to go alcohol free and promote healthy pregnancies. Keep an eye out for a delicious mocktail posted on our socials, as well as lots of ways you can show your support.
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We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
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05.12.2025 10:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment
UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.
UK Clinical Guidelines for alcohol treatment have now been published. They recommend interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and promote good practice.
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NHS GM Programme Leads contributed to the maternity section of these guidelines.
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We've released another date (8th Dec) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
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This is the final course - don't miss out!
19.11.2025 11:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Home - #DRYMESTER | Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free
"I work in public health trying to reduce FASD and risk factors of infant mortality"
There are so many reasons to show your support.
CMO guidance is clear; there is no safe time or safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.
Sign up now drymester.org.uk #FASD
17.11.2025 11:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Microsoft Forms
During #FASD Awareness Month, @NHSMidlands produced a series of FASD Webinars focused on, amongst other things, developing services and supporting families.
To request access to these resources, please complete this form: forms.office.com/e/HJWc251zgJ
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Over the Summer, we were approached by @itvx.com who asked for posters for scenes in a maternity department in #CoronationStreet. Those scenes will be airing tonight.
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
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10.11.2025 10:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Join conversation
Rebecca Govan, Assistant Lecturer from Birmingham City Uni will be delivering a webinar on "Training in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for post adoption social workers: A national picture:
Wednesday 3rd Dec 2025, 12pm-1pm
To attend, click this link - teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
06.11.2025 12:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Helping Parents-to-be Go Alcohol Free - #DRYMESTER | Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free
We know going alcohol free during pregnancy might be difficult.
We know going alcohol free isn't easy for everyone. If you're struggling to go alcohol free during your pregnancy, there are support services available throughout Greater Manchester.
Find the service nearest to you here: drymester.org.uk/support/
#nosafetimenosafeamount #FASD
04.11.2025 10:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Free and highly evaluated online training delivered by UK leading expert and specialist trainer Joanna Buckard
We've released another date (19th November) for our 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
Book now shorturl.at/qkdXH
The final course will be held in December so don’t miss out.
29.10.2025 14:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Did you know that, as a business, you can show your support for #DRYMESTER and parents-to-be by downloading our suite of resources. Visit our website to find out more.
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27.10.2025 09:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you want to spread the word about alcohol free pregnancies and raise awareness of FASD, there are many ways you can help.
Sign up and show your support on the DRYMESTER website and download the wealth of resources for friends, family and HCPs.
drymester.org.uk
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Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to know more about FASD? In our new OT podcast, Maggie Morton and Joanne Pennell discuss the role of sensory integration and how to make the most of your OT 'toolbox'.
Listen here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
21.10.2025 10:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
17.10.2025 09:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Home - #DRYMESTER | Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free
“We have added FASD as a priority in addressing perinatal health inequalities and we are looking for resources to support this.” - Nottingham
There are so many reasons to support alcohol free pregnancies.
Sign up now drymester.org.uk
#FASD
15.10.2025 11:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Have you listen to our new Occupational Therapy podcast? To learn more about FASD, listen to Sandy Butcher, Joanne Pennell, Maggie Morton and Clare Devanney-Glynn share their expertise.
Listen to the full podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
Please share with your colleagues.
09.10.2025 14:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#Drymester Resources Archives - #DRYMESTER | Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free
For stakeholders who want to promote the #DRYMESTER campaign.
Learn about the effects of alcohol and pregnancy in our Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Booklet available here:
drymester.org.uk/categories/d...
The booklet covers the risks of alcohol during pregnancy, what #FASD is, how to support a parent-to-be go alcohol free, and more.
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We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
03.10.2025 10:26 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We've released another date (9th October) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
Book now to avoid disappointment
shorturl.at/sKTxC
02.10.2025 13:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Getting an FASD diagnosis can be a frustrating process. On our Occupational Therapy podcast, the panel share their expertise on the right questions to ask and how to go about seeking the help of OTs to assist in an FASD diagnosis.
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
29.09.2025 13:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, know the expert advice - there's no safe time to drink alcohol and no safe amount of alcohol to have. Help us spread the word about #DRYMESTER
24.09.2025 08:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Did you know we have a suite of FASD podcasts for GPs, SLTs and OTs? These podcasts can help practitioners or if you are a parent or carer of a child or young adult with FASD. To find out more, watch or listen at your leisure.
Links in the comments
#FASDAwarenessMonth
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"That's not us failing in anything or being bad parents or carers - we're allowed to say this is tricky."
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast here www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
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Greater Manchester FASD Network - Planning for the new school year
After the first few weeks of the new school year, join us to check in, reflect on the summer and plan for the upcoming year.
Have you seen this?
Join this online event hosted @GMfasdnetwork is for parents and carers of children with FASD. They’ll be reflecting on the Summer holidays and looking forward to planning for the new school year.
Monday 22nd September 2024, 10.30am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1491325517...
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Have you listened yet?
In our Occupational Therapy podcast, we discuss the impact FASD, as a brain-based disorder, has on the proprioceptive sense and interoception, as well as its impact on fine and motor skills.
Listen to the full podcast here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASDAwarenessMonth
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