Adfam has joined forces with charities Alcohol Change UK, Adferiad, Barod, and Kaleidoscope in campaigning to reduce alcohol harm in Wales ahead of the next Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) 2026-2030.
Together we have called on all Members of the next Senedd Cymru to commit to eight key changes to significantly reduce alcohol harm in Wales:
- A clear direction for reducing alcohol harm – through an updated Welsh substance use strategy.
- Trauma-informed approaches to alcohol issues, and respectful and compassionate language about people who experience them.
- Outreach to find and support the most vulnerable alcohol-dependent people.
- Access to safe detox for alcohol-dependent people, to avoid life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
- Consistent identification and treatment of people with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).
- An end to the requirement for sobriety before being eligible for mental health support.
- Consistent support for children and families affected by alcohol use.
- More joint working between domestic abuse services and alcohol treatment services.
Read our policy statement ‘Action on alcohol during the next Senedd 2026-2030‘ to find out more about these joint proposals and why we are calling for them in Wales.