The overall aim of the service is to improve outcomes for dependent and harmful drinkers, with a particular emphasis on physical and mental health and reduction of bed stay and re-admission. Alcohol specialist intervention with inpatients as required Training in alcohol issues/ Information and Brief Advice (IBA) within A&E and other appropriate departments to enable identification and response to alcohol issues at all levels. Professional input to the establishment of an effective pathway for acute inpatients requiring alcohol services. To act as an alcohol champion within the acute setting. Give advice on the care and detoxification of patients admitted where alcohol dependence is co-morbidity. Assessment for harmful drinkers where appropriate, or referral to external organisations. Support for relatives/carers of those patients referred. Referral and signposting for patients into other Tier 2, 3 (or 4) services post discharge Contribute to the identification and support of patients admitted to hospital (especially those admitted frequently) for reasons related to alcohol misuse. Provide training in alcohol issues and IBA to appropriate clinical staff. This will include those in A&E and appropriate clinics.