This research was jointly commissioned and co-funded by the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol Action Team and the Communities Sub-group of the Glasgow City Addictions Planning and Implementation Group.

The research sought to examine, through direct community consultation, whether citizens of Glasgow City felt alcohol affected their community, and if so, to identify and examine these effects.  Community researchers were recruited through local forums linked to the Communities Sub-group to carry out the survey which engaged with just under 5,000 people across Glasgow City.

Like the ripple effect created by a pebble in a pond the 'ripple effect' of alcohol was found to go far beyond the individual and their immediate family.  The methodology and ethos of the survey adhered to the National Standards of Community Engagement at all stages of the project and it is anticipated that the findings will be widely used by local areas to inform their alcohol action plans.  In addition to the main report a number of local area summary reports have been produced, covering 16 communities across Glasgow.  Those relevant to the South West CHCP are available below:

Alcohol & Communities Survey - Main Report

Alcohol & Communities Report - Executive Summary

Alcohol & Communities Survey - Cardonald Report

Alcohol & Communities Survey - Pollok Report

Alcohol & Communities Survey - Pollokshaws Report

Alcohol & Communities Survey - Govan Report

If you would like more information on the survey findings please contact Lee Craig, Alcohol Development Worker, Glasgow Communitye Safety Services, 5th Floor, Westergate, 11 Hope Street, Glasgow, Gs 6AB.  Telephone: 0141 276 7652  Email: lee.craig@glasgow.gov.uk