LUNCH & LEARN - Introducing the Alcohol Toolkit for Primary Care

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-... If you would like to present and share your innovations/improvements across a wider platform, please get in touch.