Public health involvement in alcohol licensing decisions in the UK: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

One approach to reducing alcohol consumption and related harm is to limit physical availability. However, a recent review found alcohol licensing decisions are not consistently associated with improved local health outcomes in the UK, despite public health teams (PHTs) having a statutory role in licensing. This may be explained by limitations in regulatory powers, or because PHTs have been unable to sufficiently influence the use of regulation. This review aims to synthesise qualitative evidence to understand the nature, barriers and enablers, and value of PHT involvement in alcohol licensing decisions in the UK.

Methods

A systematic review of qualitative evidence was conducted. Five electronic databases were searched, supplemented by web searches for grey liter

SUBMITTER: Rogerson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816881 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature