Tackling Scotland's Alcohol Problem
About SHAAP
Who We Are
SHAAP was set up in 2006 by the Medical Royal Colleges in Scotland and is based within the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE). Clinicians had become increasingly concerned at the escalation in alcohol-related health damage in Scotland - both in its acute effects seen in admissions to accident and emergency departments and in chronic conditions such as liver disease and brain damage.
Following a scoping exercise, which included interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, the need was identified to establish a group which would represent health professionals in Scotland, providing consistent, expert advice and advocating for effective solutions to reduce alcohol-related harms.
SHAAP’s work is guided by a Steering Group with representation from the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland, and invited experts. The Steering Group meets at least four times a year in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Our Funding
SHAAP is currently in receipt of grant funding from the Scottish Government. This is held by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and covers core costs, including the salaries of three members of staff. SHAAP provides six-monthly progress reports to the Scottish Government and is responsible to RCPE for policy development and strategy implementation.
Our Aims
SHAAP aims to provide an authoritative medical voice on the impact of alcohol on the health of the people of Scotland and to campaign for action to reduce this harm.
To raise awareness and understanding of alcohol-related health problems with health practitioners, policy makers and the public.
To evaluate current research and identify strategies to reduce alcohol-related health damage based on the best available evidence.
To work together with key organisations in the alcohol field in Scotland, the rest of the UK and worldwide, in tackling alcohol misuse.
Our Partners
SHAAP works with partners both in Scotland and internationally
Partners in Scotland
International partners
