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Vapes are electronic devices designed to allow people to inhale nicotine in a vapour. Using a vape is known as vaping. Vapes are also available without nicotine.

Also called:

e-cigarettes

e-cigs

e-hookah

e-liquids

puff bars

vape pens

vape pods

vape sticks

Quick info

How the drug works varies from person to person

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The funding aims to make a positive difference - because where our communities thrive, our business and our colleagues thrive too. Tesco Stronger Starts is managed by Groundwork who are working with Greenspace Scotland to support applicants in Scotland.

How does Tesco Stronger Starts work?

Tesco Stronger Starts is open to charities and community organisations to apply for a grant of up to £1,500. Every three months, three local good causes are selected to be in the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK.

Apply for a grant

Step 1 Read the guidance notes
Before applying, we strongly recommend that all applicants read the Guidance notes for more detail about the grants and project eligibility.

Step 2 Find your local store
Enter your project's postcode into the store locator on the Tesco website. You need this information for your application form.

Step 3 Apply here
Please follow this link to submit your application.

Who is eligible to apply?

Grants will be awarded to schools, voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), health bodies (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers.

This list is not exhaustive and there will be many other types of organisations that will be funded.

Applications are not eligible from:

Individuals

Community Interest Companies with shares (CIC's)

Community Interest Companies with guarantee that are less than two years old

Profit-making organisations

What types of projects will Tesco Stronger Starts fund?

Applications are open to all local good causes, but we are currently prioritising helping projects that support children's food security and health and local store nominated good causes.

This is not an exhaustive list and other project ideas also welcomed.

Examples include:

School Breakfast clubs

Holiday clubs

Play areas

Food banks

Counselling and support services for children

Equipment or non-statutory services for nurseries or schools e.g. forest schools, library books

Equipment for Brownie, Guide or Scout Groups e.g. camping equipment, badges

Services or equipment to support children and young people's health

Equipment/kit for youth sports teams

Do we need match funding?

Tesco Stronger Starts can fund 100% of your project costs so you do not have to have any match funding. However, if you secured additional funding, there is no limit to what this amount can be and any funding awarded by Tesco can form part of your wider project costs.

Projects that are ineligible

Work that has already taken place

Political donations

Fundraising activities or challenges (e.g. costs for a sky dive etc.)

Running costs and organisation overheads

Conferences or seminars

Activities which collect funds for redistribution to other charities or individuals

Overseas appeals

Expeditions or overseas travel

Promotion of a religious or political cause

Marketing promotions

Research projects

Projects or activities that the state has a legal obligation to provide

Alternative and accessible formats

If you experience or anticipate any barriers with our application process, require help to make an application, or accessing our services and information, please contact the Groundwork Tesco Programme Team to discuss the type of support we can provide.

Tesco community grants have supported thousands of community projects since 2016.

Find out what has been funded near you:

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Going on a night out with your mates? Here are our tips and advice for staying safe while having a good time. Click the links in the purple section below to skip to the info you need, or keep scrolling to see it all.

People may take ketamine recreationally to feel at peace, for greater spiritual experiences and to feel more connected with the world.

Ketamine can make you feel detached from reality, as though you are separated from your body and mind. You may experience hallucinations and it can make you lose the ability to move. This is known as a k-hole. Some people find this experience fun, others find it can be scary.

Mixing ketamine with other substances increases the risk of falling unconscious and vomiting which can be fatal if the person is not placed in the recovery position.

Keeping yourself safe

Make sure you are in a good mental state before using ketamine. If you are already feeling down or anxious, it can exaggerate these feelings and give you a bad experience.

It can be difficult to move around after using ketamine so make sure that you are in a safe environment to avoid any injuries.

Avoid using alone. Have a trusted mate that isn't using with you so that they can make sure you're staying safe.

Avoid eating food 90 minutes before taking ketamine to reduce the likelihood of nausea and vomiting.

Don't use or share banknotes to snort ketamine. They can spread infections and viruses. Use equipment like a straw and keep it to yourself.

You can never be sure what your bag contains or is mixed with. Make sure it is finely crushed and take small amounts. Alternate nostrils and give it time to kick in before taking any more.

If your mate is feeling panicked or anxious, take them to one side and keep them calm.

If your mate ends up unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, call an ambulance. Then, put them in the recovery position - it could save their life. Here's a quick guide to the recovery position. If you don't remember, get them onto their side - even this can make a real difference.

What are the effects?

People take ketamine to experience:

Calmness and serenity

Being in a dream-like state

Out-of-body experience (K-hole)

It can also cause unpleasant side effects, such as:

Short term memory loss.

Paranoia, especially with frequent use.

Paralysis.

Experiencing scary hallucinations.

There are other risks to taking ketamine:

Can experience severe stomach pain often called k-cramps.

It can cause long term memory problems.

Long term use can damage the bladder and in severe cases can result in it being removed. Contact your GP if you notice pain when urinating or blood in your urine.

Frequently using ketamine can lead to you becoming dependant on it. If you feel it is negatively affecting your life, please get in touch.

If it is an emergency stay with the person, call 999 and put them in the recovery position.

MDMA can also come in the form of Ecstasy. This is usually a colourful pill.

The comedown from using MDMA/ecstasy can make you feel depressed for several days.

MDMA/ecstasy is sometimes mixed with other things that can effect how strong it is. This means you can never be sure you're taking what you think you are. Ecstacy pills are sometimes a combination of MDMA, caffeine, ketamine, MDA, methamphetamine or PMA.

Other drugs that have been mixed in might take longer to have an effect. It's important to leave enough time between taking doses to avoid overdosing.

Keeping yourself safe

Because the strength of MDMA can be so unpredictable, please go slow... Start by taking either a small amount of powder (the size of a matchstick tip) or a quarter of a pill and wait an hour to let it kick in before you take any more.

MDMA can raise your body temperature - to avoid overheating, take regular breaks from dancing.

Drink water - but not too much! MDMA can cause the body to release a hormone which stops it from making urine; slowly sip no more than 1 pint of water over an hour.

Mixing different substances is never a good idea and can be dangerous. This is the case when mixing MDMA with substances like cocaine or alcohol. The reactions can be highly unpredictable and dangerous.

If your mate is feeling panicked or anxious, take them to one side and keep them calm. If they experience seizures, nausea or vomiting or difficulty breathing, call 999 immediately and tell them what has been taken.

If your mate ends up unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, call an ambulance. Then, put them in the recovery position - it could save their life. Here's a quick guide to the recovery position. If you don't remember, get them onto their side - even this can make a real difference.

What are the effects?

People take MDMA to experience/feel:

Sense of happiness

Enhance their clubbing/dance experience

More awake and alert

Talkative and sociable

It can also cause unpleasant side effects, such as:

No appetite

Change in body temperature

Panic attacks

Unexpected emotions

Gurning (tightening and moving of the jaw)

There are other risks to taking MDMA:

Heatstroke and dehydration

Overhydration (too much water)

Depression

Nausea and decreased appetite

Taking too much can cause an overdose. Signs to look out for include abdominal cramping, elevated body temperature, nausea and vomiting.

If it is an emergency stay with the person, call 999 and put them in the recovery position.

Cocaine is a stimulant that can make you feel excited and full of energy. It will also make your heart beat faster and you might sweat a lot more. How long the effects last can vary depending on how much you take, how pure it is, and whether you've eaten.

Cocaine can look like other white powdered substances, so you can never be sure you're taking what you think you are. It is often 'bulked out' with other things such as caffeine, talcum powder or laundry detergent.

Keeping yourself safe

Don't use or share banknotes to snort cocaine. They can spread infections and viruses. Use equipment like a straw and keep it to yourself.

You can never be sure what your bag contains or is mixed with. Make sure it is crushed and take small amounts. Try and alternate nostrils, and don't rush to take more too soon.

Try not to mix cocaine and alcohol, or any other drugs. Lots of people don't use cocaine while sober, but decide to when they are drunk.

Drugs and alcohol together can put an extra strain on your heart and liver.

Make sure you drink enough water to stay hydrated. It will also make you less likely to mix cocaine and alcohol.

If your mate is feeling panicked or anxious, take them to one side and keep them calm. If they have chest pains or trouble breathing, call 999 right away and tell them what they've taken.

If your mate ends up unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, call an ambulance. Then, put them in the recovery position - it could save their life. Here's a quick guide to the recovery position. If you don't remember, get them onto their side - even this can make a real difference.

What are the effects?

People take cocaine to feel:

More talkative and sociable

More confident

Euphoric (intense excitement and happiness)

Cocaine can cause unpleasant side effects, such as:

Not being able to sleep and feeling restless.

Mood changes, such as feeling anxious or irritable.

Being overconfident, violent or aggressive.

Nosebleeds and a constant runny nose. Using lots of cocaine can damage your nasal septum (the middle bit) and lead to infections.

There are other risks to taking cocaine:

It can do long-term damage to your mental health, including paranoia, hallucinations, and psychosis.

It can make you more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke.

Taking too much can cause an overdose. Signs to look out for include confusion, seizures, vomiting and trouble breathing.

Using lots of cocaine can lead to you becoming dependant on it. If you notice it negatively affecting your life, please get in touch.

Is nitrous oxide illegal?

Nitrous oxide is a Class C drug and it is therefore illegal to have it in your possession.

There are some exceptions for people who use nitrous oxide in their work, such as medical or culinary staff. You might be expected to show evidence that you have nitrous oxide for a legitimate reason. It is illegal to have it on you without one of these reasons.

You can be arrested and charged for having nitrous oxide in your possession. You might get an unlimited fine, a visible community punishment, or a caution which will appear on your criminal record. If you get caught multiple times, you could even get a prison sentence of up to two years.

Keeping yourself safe

Always use a balloon to inhale. Inhaling directly from a dispenser, tube, or mask can be dangerous. Never inhale from a bag over the head.

Be careful not to confuse nitrous oxide with another gas or volatile substance which can have greater risks.

Do not inhale whilst standing up or where you could fall and injure yourself (eg near a steep drop).

If you have low blood pressure or mental health problems, nitrous oxide can make you ill.

If you experience negative effects or 'pins and needles' stop using immediately.

If you are going to use nitrous oxide, don't use in small confined spaces, its better outdoors, but not near any obvious risks such as roads.

It is best not to drink alcohol while using nitrous oxide - both drugs are depressants and using them together increases the risk of ill effects and accidents.

As with all drugs, it is better not to use nitrous oxide alone. Having people, you trust and who have knowledge of first aid around is always a good thing.

If your mate ends up unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, call an ambulance. Then, put them in the recovery position - it could save their life. Here's a quick guide to the recovery position. If you don't remember, get them onto their side - even this can make a real difference.

What are the effects?

People take nitrous oxide to experience:

A feeling of euphoria

Laughter, relaxation, tingling in your ears and other feelings in your body

It can also cause unpleasant side effects, such as:

Dizziness, feeling sick and headaches

Losing control of your body movements

Accidents caused by you feeling dizzy

There are other risks to taking nitrous oxide:

Inhaling nitrous oxide straight from the canister is very dangerous.

Some people inhale nitrous oxide by putting a plastic bag over their head. This is very dangerous, and some people have died doing it.

Doing lots of it can cause sore, red eyes and irritate the parts of your body that help you breathe well.

It can cause irregular heartbeats.

Doing lots of it can make you low in vitamin B12. This can cause anaemia (low iron), nerve damage and other problems.

What is a comedown?

After using substances, you may notice that you feel differently as the effects start to wear off. You might feel tired, low in mood, irritable, nauseous or even experience flu-like symptoms. This is what people mean when they refer to a comedown.

When you use drugs, it releases excessive amounts of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the hormone that controls your happiness and gives you that euphoric feeling. During a comedown, your serotonin levels are low, which can be an uncomfortable experience. This can last a few days depending on how long you've been using substances and the amount taken.

You may be tempted to use more substances to reduce this negative feeling. This can lead to dependency. Instead, check out our top tips below.

Help your mate with their comedown

Comedowns can be different for each person. Some people have worse comedowns than others so check in with your mates. If they are really struggling here's some advice to share with them:

1. Explain to them what is happening to their body physically and reassure them that it's temporary. This feeling will pass.

2. Help them prepare a healthy meal - remember, bananas, nuts and vegetables are great comedown companions.

3. Spend some time together. Have fun and try to laugh lots!

4. Encourage them to get lots of sleep.

5. If you're really worried about their physical symptoms or feel they may harm themselves, tell a trusted adult and get them to A&E.

If it is an emergency stay with the person, call 999 and put them in the recovery position.

Tips for looking after yourself

If you're feeling rubbish the day after a big night, here are some tips for helping you feel better mentally and physically during a comedown.

Physical Recovery

1. Take a break from using substances. Allow your body and brain time to recover and your serotonin to regenerate.

2. Boost your serotonin and eat a healthy diet. Bananas, dark chocolate and nuts are healthier ways to boost your serotonin levels and can shorten your comedown.

3. Get plenty of sleep to help your body recover. Pineapple can trigger the production of the hormone melatonin, which can help you get a good night's sleep if you're struggling.

4. Drink plenty of water, orange juice or isotonic drinks. This will help rehydrate your body and replace your salt levels.

5. If you are on prescribed medication, get some advice from your GP about whether these should be taken during a comedown.

Mental Recovery

1. Do some gentle exercise. Going for a walk releases endorphins which can help improve your mood.

2. It's common to feel low and depressed during a comedown. Do something that makes you feel happy - put your favourite film on. Pet your dog. Listen to some music.

3. As tempting as it is, don't isolate yourself. Check in with a mate or call Samaritans on 116 123.

4. If you're worried about hurting yourself or someone else, contact your GP or go to A&E and tell them what you've taken so that they can support you.

If it's an emergency stay with the person, call 999 and put them in the recovery position.

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We offer weekly activities from our mobile youth base and much more, to find out when and where we will be and how you can come along, check out our Weekly Timetable April - July 2023.

Monday's
Games Zone (Term time)
4.00-5.30pm, 11years+ @ Time Together, Harrogate

Inclusive Games session, indoors, £6.50 per session, Pre-Booking only via Time together
Youth Matters - Knaresborough
6.30-8pm ,11years+ @ Knaresborough Wellbeing hub, King George V Car Park

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free

Tuesday's
York Youth Bus - Bell farm
4.30pm-6pm, 8-14 years old @The Addy Park

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free
York Youth Bus - Chapelfields
7pm-8.30pm, 8-14 years old @ outside Sanderson House, Chapelfields

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free

Wednesday's
York Youth Bus- Scarcroft Green
4.30pm-6pm, 8-14 years old, @Scarcroft Green, York

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free
York Youth Bus- Foxwood
7pm-8.30pm, 11-16 years old @ Foxwood Park, Foxwood

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free
Youth Matters - Harrogate
6.30-8pm 11years+ @ Belmont Field, Starbeck

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free

Thursday's
Junior Youth Club (term time)
4.00-5.30pm, 7-11years @ Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub, HG5 0LG

Wide range of activities, indoors, £1 per session - No need to book
Park Life - Ripon
7-8.30pm 11 years+ @ Ripon Spa Park

Outdoor Youth provision - No need to book, Free

Youth Provision

Although no booking is required at the term time youth provision from our mobile youth base or other activities, we do ask all attendees to complete a membership form, cite and agree to the code of conduct before participating in the sessions. This can be completed prior to attending to ensure we receive the correct details Young Persons Membership Form,

ALL staff and volunteers are DBS checked and safeguarding trained to ensure the safety of the those attending our provision.

If you have suggestions on how we can improve please let us know.

We run a number additional shorter term projects, all of which will be promoted with our sessions, on our social media pages and occasionally here.

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Everyone involved in sales from on-licensed and off-licensed premises should be aware of their obligations under the Licensing Act 2003 relating to the prevention of sales of alcohol to children.

It is essential that you keep within the law and have systems in place that will act as a legal defence to an allegation that an underage sale of alcohol has taken place. If you do sell alcohol to an individual who is under 18 you could be prosecuted and fined, and your licence to sell alcohol could be at risk.

Preventing the sale of alcohol to children: an overview

The Licensing Act 2003 sets out a series of objectives, which a licensing authority is required to promote. "The licensing objectives are:

(a) the prevention of crime and disorder;
(b) public safety;
(c) the prevention of public nuisance; and
(d) the protection of children from harm."

The objective on "the protection of children from harm" includes preventing the sale and supply of alcohol to under-18s. The law sets out the framework that aims to achieve this objective.

The premises licence holder, the designated premises supervisor (who must be a personal licence holder), any other personal licence holders, and staff within on-licensed and off-licensed premises should all be aware of their obligations under the Licensing Act 2003 relating to the prevention of sales of alcohol to children.

Before someone can apply for a personal licence, they must be aged 18 or over and have obtained an accredited licensing qualification, which covers licensing law and social responsibility related to the sale of alcohol. In addition, relevant criminal convictions must be disclosed.

It is the premises licence holder and designated premises supervisor's responsibility to keep within the law and to have systems in place that will act as a legal defence to an allegation that a sale of alcohol has taken place to an individual under the minimum legal age.

A penalty notice for disorder (PND) is a type of fixed penalty notice that can be issued by a police officer, police community support officer or an 'accredited person' to a person who sells alcohol to someone under 18. It is intended to provide a quick and effective means of dealing with certain types of offending - as an alternative to prosecution - and may be issued where the person making the sale is the bar person or member of staff (in off-licensed premises). The current penalty charge is £90.

A responsible authority, such as police or trading standards, may ask the licensing authority to review the licence because of a problem at the premises related to any of the four licensing objectives. The licence could be suspended or revoked. Other licensable activities and non-licensable activities are not affected by this suspension order.

The law

The Licensing Act 2003 sets out the offences, defences and penalties that relate to underage sales of alcohol.

Sale of alcohol to children

A person commits an offence if they sell alcohol to an individual under 18.

If you are charged with an offence you have the defence that you believed the individual was aged 18 or over, and you had either taken all reasonable steps to find out the individual's age or that no one could reasonably suspect from their appearance that they were under 18. 'Reasonable steps' means asking the individual for evidence of their age, and that the evidence would convince a reasonable person.

If you are charged with an offence due to the conduct of someone else - a member of staff, for example - you have the defence that you exercised all due diligence to avoid committing it. (The 'Keeping within the law' section below explains what this means.)

Allowing the sale of alcohol to children

A person who works at premises in a capacity that authorises them to prevent the sale of alcohol to an individual under 18 commits an offence if they knowingly allow the sale of alcohol to take place.

Persistently selling alcohol to children

It is an offence for a 'responsible person' (the premises licence holder) to unlawfully sell alcohol to an individual under 18 at the same premises on two or more different occasions within a period of three consecutive months.

An 'unlawful sale' is defined as where the person making the sale believed the individual was under 18 or that the person did not have reasonable grounds for believing the individual was 18 or over. 'Reasonable grounds' means asking the individual for evidence of their age and that this evidence when provided would convince a reasonable person, or that no one would reasonably suspect from the individual's appearance that they were under 18.

An enforcing body, such as the police or trading standards, can apply for a closure notice - which prohibits the sale of alcohol at the premises - as an alternative to prosecution; the duration of this notice can range from 48 to 336 hours. Where a premises licence holder is convicted of an offence of persistently selling alcohol to children, the court may suspend the licence authorising the sale of alcohol at that premises for a period of up to three months.

Prohibition of unsupervised sales by children

The premises licence holder, designated premises supervisor, or other responsible person aged 18 or over, commits an offence if they allow an individual under 18 to sell or supply alcohol unless the sale has been specifically approved and the person is supervised. There are exceptions if alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption with a table meal. You must check the ages of your staff to make sure you comply with the law.

Temporary events

If you want to organise a temporary event where a 'licensable activity' - such as the sale of alcohol - will take place on unlicensed premises, you must apply to your local council for a temporary event notice. A copy of the notice must be clearly displayed at the event. There are restrictions and requirements that you must be aware of before you make your application; contact your council for more information.

Offences under the Licensing Act 2003, including those that relate to age restrictions, also apply to temporary events.

Proxy sales of alcohol

'Proxy sales' is a term used to describe the purchase of alcohol on behalf of children.

A person commits an offence if they buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf someone under 18. It is also an offence for a person to buy or attempt to buy alcohol for someone under 18 to drink on licensed premises. However, it is legal for someone aged 18 or over to buy beer, wine or cider for someone aged 16 or 17 to drink with a table meal on licensed premises, as long as the young person is accompanied at the meal by a person aged 18 or over.

Although it is the person who buys or attempts to buy alcohol for a child who commits the offence, you have a duty under "the protection of children from harm" licensing objective to prevent such sales from occurring.

Note: It is against the law to give children alcohol if they are under five years old.

Keeping within the law

In order to keep within the law and therefore satisfy the legal defences, you must introduce an age verification policy and have effective systems to prevent sales to persons under the minimum legal age. These systems should be regularly monitored and updated as necessary to identify and put right any problems or weaknesses, or to keep pace with any advances in technology.

Key best practice features of an effective system include the following.

Age verification checks

The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010 introduced conditions that apply to all licensed premises. One of these is that if your premises sells or supplies alcohol, you must have an age verification policy.

Always ask young people to produce proof of their age. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute, the Home Office and the National Police Chiefs' Council support the UK's national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), which includes a number of card issuers. You can be confident that a card issued under the scheme and bearing the PASS hologram is an acceptable proof of age.

A passport or photocard driving licence can also be accepted but make sure that the card matches the person using it and the date of birth shows they are at least the minimum legal age. Military identification cards can be used as proof of age but, as with other forms of identification, make sure the photo matches the person presenting the card and check the date of birth. Be aware that military identification cards can be held by 16 and 17-year-old service people.

You do not have to accept all of the above forms of identification and it may be best to exclude any type of document that your staff are not familiar with.

Some young people may present false identification cards, so it is advisable to also check the look and feel of a card. For example, the PASS hologram should be an integral part of a PASS card and not an add-on.

If the person cannot prove that they are at least the minimum legal age - or if you are in any doubt - the sale should be refused.

Please see the Home Office False ID Guidance for more information.

Operate a Challenge 21 or Challenge 25 policy

This means that if the person appears to be under 21 or 25, they will be asked to verify that they are at least the minimum legal age by showing valid proof of age. You can incorporate this into your age verification policy.

Staff training

Make sure your staff are properly trained. They should know which products are age restricted, what the age restriction is and the action they must take if they believe an underage person is attempting to buy. It is important that you can prove your staff have understood what is required of them under the legislation. This can be done by keeping a record of the training and asking the member of staff to sign to say that they have understood it. These records should then be checked and signed on a regular basis by management or the owner. Members of staff should be advised that they themselves might be personally liable if they sell to young persons in breach of the legal requirements.

Maintain a refusals log

All refusals should be recorded (date, time, incident, description of potential buyer). Maintaining a refusals log will help to demonstrate that you actively refuse sales and have an effective system in place. Logs should be checked by the manager / owner to ensure that all members of staff are using them.

A specimen refusals log is attached.

Some tills have a refusals system built in. If using a till-based system, you should ensure that refusals can be retrieved at a later date. You should also be aware that some refusals are made before a product is scanned.

Store and product layout

Off-licensed premises should consider the layout of their store and site the alcohol in a place where it can be easily monitored, such as nearer to the counter or even behind it.

Till prompts

If you possess an EPoS system then it may be possible to use it to remind staff of age restrictions via a prompt.

Signage

Display posters showing age limits and a statement regarding the refusal of such sales. This may deter potential purchasers and act as a reminder to staff.

Closed circuit television (CCTV)

A CCTV system may act as a deterrent and reduce the number of incidents of underage sales. It will also help you to monitor 'blind spots' within your store if it is not possible to change the layout or relocate the products behind, or closer to, the counter.

Stay vigilant. Be aware of any young people outside your premises or nearby who may attempt to buy alcohol themselves or who may try and persuade an older person to buy it on their behalf.

Online sales

If you sell by distance means, such as online or via a catalogue, you should set up an effective system capable of verifying the age of potential purchasers. Please see 'Online sales of age-restricted products' for more information.

Further information

Detailed guidance has been produced by the Home Office under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

For guidance on alcohol labelling and composition, including low-alcohol products, see 'Alcoholic beverages, spirits and food'; and for measuring requirements, stamps on glasses, etc see 'The sale of alcohol in licensed premises'.

Trading standards

For more information on the work of trading standards services - and the possible consequences of not abiding by the law - please see 'Trading standards: powers, enforcement and penalties'.

In this update

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Last reviewed / updated: May 2022

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