Online Alcohol and Older People

Online Alcohol and Older People 

(2 half days) 12th & 13th November 2025

9.15am – 1.30pm 

This course aims to increase workers' knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol and older adults.  

Participants to attend both half days 

Learning Outcomes 

Course objectives: 

• Recall the reasons why the over 50’s are at increased risk of developing alcohol issues.  

• Identify the potential harm caused by alcohol use in later life. 

• Identify and consider alcohol use in the over 50’s and how associated stereotypes and stigma can affect access to services, treatment and recovery.   

• Reflect on your own confidence and skill base in relation to the over 50’s and potential harm caused by alcohol and practice how to respond.  

• Identify how the learning from this course can be applied in your local setting. 

• Recall and identify key resources and support services available to support and reduce alcohol related harm in older people.