Bossin’ the booze with Razor, Motty, and Franks

To mark the start of the Dry January® challenge, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock, former footballing legend, is joined by Alcohol Change UK ambassadors Jay Motty and Frazer Franks in this inspiring new film to discuss their personal experiences with alcohol, and how the drinking culture in football played a part. 

Speaking about the challenge, Razor said: “I'll be joining the huge number of blokes taking part in the Dry January® challenge in 2025 and I’m looking forward to it. It was great to sit down with Fraser and Jay to chat about our own experiences with alcohol and football, and the benefits you can get from having a break."
 

Why over a quarter of Brits are planning a booze-free January

More than one in four (29%) Brits are planning an alcohol-free January in 2025 to give their mind, body and bank balance a boost, according to new research from Alcohol Change UK. Topping the motivations for those attempting a 31-day break from booze is a desire to save money (24%), followed by better sleep (18%), losing weight and improving fitness and overall health (all 16%). 

It's time for action on alcohol harm

Alcohol Change UK recently provided a response to the Change NHS consultation, intended to provide views to the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England as they begin work to develop the 10-Year Health Plan for England.   

In our response, we highlighted that action on alcohol harm is essential to delivering:  

• An NHS that is there when people need it  

• Fewer lives lost to the biggest killers: cardiovascular disease, suicide, and cancer  

• A fairer Britain where everyone lives well for longer  

Your brand new Try Dry® features

We took on board suggestions from the brilliant Try Dry® community - further exploring how the Try Dry® app keeps us motivated, engaged and inspired to improve our relationship with alcohol. The result? These latest developments, which give you even more opportunity to challenge yourself and earn rewards for all your hard efforts. 

Help change lives. Join Gillian for the return of The Dry January® 10k 

In 2024, Gillian ran the Cardiff Half Marathon and Royal Parks Half Marathon over consecutive weekends to complete the Alcohol Change UK Marathon Challenge. She is continuing to support us by joining us to run The Dry January® 10k in February 2025. 

“I’m lucky enough that I changed my relationship with alcohol in time, but many are still struggling, so supporting this cause is so important to me. Alcohol Change UK’s work to reduce alcohol harm is desperately needed. After I opened up, friends shared concerns about their own drinking.” 

You can help raise funds and awareness for Alcohol Change UK by joining us for The Dry January® 10k on Sunday, 2 February at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes. 

Sign up now and get 25% off entry using code DRYJAN25.
 

Join our upcoming learning event:
‘Reducing the risk’

Alcohol is often a factor in suicide, but what does that mean? While alcohol doesn’t cause suicide, its roles in many situations that lead to suicide cannot be ignored. Alcohol Change UK warmly invites you to join our next online learning conference, on the topic of understanding and addressing suicide amongst people experiencing alcohol problems. 

The event takes place online – 13 March 2025, 10:00-12:50.