Eat, drink and be safe this party season
18 Dec 2015
Top tips for a safe night out.
New figures show that London Ambulance Service responded to over 5,000 alcohol-related incidents last December.
New figures show that London Ambulance Service responded to over 5,000 alcohol-related incidents last December.
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New figures show that London Ambulance Service responded to over 5,000 alcohol-related incidents last December.
Over the last five years, there have been 11,036 alcohol-related incidents in Haringey and 12,670 in Islington.
‘Eat, Drink and Be Safe’, a new alcohol awareness campaign run by London’s three emergency services and backed by the Mayor of London and City of London, is encouraging Londoners to keep themselves safe, while also having fun this festive season.
Top tips for a safe night out
Eat before drinking
Book a party somewhere that serves meals or snacks, or make sure you eat before you go out. Food soaks up alcohol, slowing it down on its way into the bloodstream. It will provide more energy, and lessen the effects the next day.
Drink lighter beers
Stronger continental beers are popular, but make for a messy night and a bigger hangover. The difference between a pint of 5% lager, and a 3.5% or 4% one is one unit.
Try pacing and spacing
Having a soft drink or some water between alcohol drinks slows the rate of your drinking.
Drink smaller drinks
A large glass of wine in most bars is equivalent to a third of a bottle!
Keep a check on how much you’re drinking
The NHS change4Life drinks tracker will help you keep track of how much you are drinking and spending
Look after each other
Look after your friends and colleagues and make sure you know how you are getting home at the end of the night
Plan your journey home
Don’t leave it to chance—think about how you’re going to get home, and who with, before you go out. Make arrangements before you start drinking, and make sure you don’t get left to walk home alone.
Book your taxi
Have the number for a reputable taxi company in your area saved on your phone and book in advance. Share the fare and share a cab with a colleague or friend who lives close by. For more information, use Cabwise and text HOME to 60835 for a list of licensed cab numbers.
Over the last five years, there have been 11,036 alcohol-related incidents in Haringey and 12,670 in Islington.
‘Eat, Drink and Be Safe’, a new alcohol awareness campaign run by London’s three emergency services and backed by the Mayor of London and City of London, is encouraging Londoners to keep themselves safe, while also having fun this festive season.
Top tips for a safe night out
Eat before drinking
Book a party somewhere that serves meals or snacks, or make sure you eat before you go out. Food soaks up alcohol, slowing it down on its way into the bloodstream. It will provide more energy, and lessen the effects the next day.
Drink lighter beers
Stronger continental beers are popular, but make for a messy night and a bigger hangover. The difference between a pint of 5% lager, and a 3.5% or 4% one is one unit.
Try pacing and spacing
Having a soft drink or some water between alcohol drinks slows the rate of your drinking.
Drink smaller drinks
A large glass of wine in most bars is equivalent to a third of a bottle!
Keep a check on how much you’re drinking
The NHS change4Life drinks tracker will help you keep track of how much you are drinking and spending
Look after each other
Look after your friends and colleagues and make sure you know how you are getting home at the end of the night
Plan your journey home
Don’t leave it to chance—think about how you’re going to get home, and who with, before you go out. Make arrangements before you start drinking, and make sure you don’t get left to walk home alone.
Book your taxi
Have the number for a reputable taxi company in your area saved on your phone and book in advance. Share the fare and share a cab with a colleague or friend who lives close by. For more information, use Cabwise and text HOME to 60835 for a list of licensed cab numbers.