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Kensington and Chelsea have identified a gap in current service provision, with regards to preventing harm from new and emerging drugs and in the different groups that may misuse alcohol.

These 3 factors impact health and wellbeing of children. The borough aim to work in schools to help prevent children and young people starting to use harmful substances in collaboration with the Children’s Service team.

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Alcohol-related crimes in Kensington and Chelsea

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Alcohol-related crimes in Kensington and Chelsea

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Nationally, around half of all violent crimes are related to alcohol, with consumers of alcohol being both perpetrators and victims.

Recorded crime  linked to alcohol in Kensington and Chelsea was the 12th lowest rate in London and the lowest of any inner London borough and has consistently dropped over the last four years; it now stands at 1,836 offences per year.

Alcohol-related violent crimes (1,172 offences) dropped over time within the borough.

National Home Office estimates suggest that nearly half of all domestic violence offences occurred under the influence of alcohol.

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In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) one of their health priorities is to ‘Reduce levels of substance misuse by improving health and wellbeing of people at risk of becoming substance misusers and improving treatments services’. This priority is reflective of the Public Health England priority to ‘Reduce harmful drinking and alcohol-related hospital admissions’.

Dependent drug users 3,595

Dependent drinkers 6,332

Kensington and Chelsea aim to commission and deliver substance misuse treatment in a variety of ways

* Needle exchanges

* Psycho-social interventions

* Specialist prescribing

* Inpatient detoxification

* Residential rehabilitation

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Alcohol and drug misuse within the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) have a huge health and social costs and can lead to increased inequalities in health.
Alcohol has been identified as the third highest risk to health. In July 2009 the whole of the borough became a designated controlled drinking zone.
Long-term chronic drinking can lead to a range of health problems, including increased risk of circulatory disease, liver disease and certain cancers.
About 11% of dementia is related to alcohol use and is consequently preventable.
Alcohol can be responsible for ill health and death, particularly as a result of alcoholic liver disease. Roughly 18 men and 7 women die each year in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea directly from causes specific to alcohol.
In the hospital settings 8 men and 5 women die from alcohol related causes each year. There are 750 male admissions and 450 female admissions a year due to alcohol misuse and related causes.

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Interventions/services available to reduce hospital admissions in relation to alcohol

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Interventions/services available to reduce hospital admissions in relation to alcohol

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1Kensington and Chelsea have identified a gap in current service provision, with regards to preventing harm from new and emerging drugs and in the different groups that may misuse alcohol.

These 3 factors impact health and wellbeing of children. The borough aim to work in schools to help prevent children and young people starting to use harmful substances in collaboration with the Children’s Service team.

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Alcohol-related hospital admissions and death

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Alcohol-related hospital admissions and death

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Alcohol and drug misuse within the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) have a huge health and social costs and can lead to increased inequalities in health.

Alcohol has been identified as the third highest risk to health. In July 2009 the whole of the borough became a designated controlled drinking zone.

Long-term chronic drinking can lead to a range of health problems, including increased risk of circulatory disease, liver disease and certain cancers.

About 11% of dementia is related to alcohol use and is consequently preventable.

Alcohol can be responsible for ill health and death, particularly as a result of alcoholic liver disease. Roughly 18 men and 7 women die each year in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea directly from causes specific to alcohol.

In the hospital settings 8 men and 5 women die from alcohol related causes each year. There are 750 male admissions and 450 female admissions a year due to alcohol misuse and related causes.

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Binge drinking and harmful drinking comparisons

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Binge drinking and harmful drinking comparisons

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- It has been estimated that around 15% of residents in the borough (23,000 people) are likely to binge drink, which is higher than London (13 per cent) but lower than nationally (18 per cent).

- It is estimated that in Kensington and Chelsea 5.5% (9,000 people) are likely to engage in ‘harmful’ drinking, consuming 50+ units a week for men and 35+ units for women.

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References
Public health England document
Kensington and Chelsea joint health and well being strategy 2016-2021
Drinkaware
Nhs one you
Frank website

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Impacts of alcohol on individual's health and wellbeing 

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Impacts of alcohol on individual's health and wellbeing 

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> Homelessness

> Mental health such as depression

> Liver disease

> Cancer

> Pancreatitis

> Ulcers and gastrointestinal problems

> Drinking alcohol in any amount can be linked to car crashes, domestic violence, falls, drowning, injuries, suicide and homicides.

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Alcohol and drug misuse within the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) have a huge health and social costs and can lead to increased inequalities in health. 
Alcohol has been identified as the third highest risk to health. In July 2009 the whole of the borough became a designated controlled drinking zone. 
 Long-term chronic drinking can lead to a range of health problems, including increased risk of circulatory disease, liver disease and certain cancers.
 About 11% of dementia is related to alcohol use and is consequently preventable.
Alcohol can be responsible for ill health and death, particularly as a result of alcoholic liver disease. Roughly 18 men and 7 women die each year in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea directly from causes specific to alcohol. 
In the hospital settings 8 men and 5 women die from alcohol related causes each year. There are 750 male admissions and 450 female admissions a year due to alcohol misuse and related causes. 