NEW APP TO HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR DRINKING HABITS

It's been a tough time for everyone, and we know that the pandemic has resulted in some people drinking more and more often.

A new campaign – Lower My Drinking - has launched across Cheshire and Merseyside to help local people manage their drinking habits. This includes a new app which is free to download for anyone who lives or works in the area.

How it works

The app not only guides you to set your drinking goal, but helps you achieve it too.

It allows you to track progress, identify reasons to reduce your drinking as well as highlighting scenarios which could potentially tempt you to drink more and allow you plan how you will limit this.

As well as this, the app provides feedback and guidance, explaining side effects and the potential benefits of cutting down, including psychological, social, financial and physical.

It helps users create a plan which replaces drinking with positive activities that well help you feel good and with practical ideas including 'drink-free' days.

Lorna Smythe, 46, from St Helens knew she was drinking too much at the start of the first lockdown. The mum of four has made changes to her drinking habits and says she can't believe how good it feels. 

"This phone app is a godsend. So much easier to tap information into the drink diary wherever you are, rather than looking for pen and paper.  It's good to look back and reflect on your drinking habits and then you can try and improve them. You can challenge yourself to drink less the following week. People think they don't drink that much but when you actually start monitoring it a lot of people will realise how much they do drink! The scores may even shock you. Especially compared to the recommended limits. The information and support given by the app is invaluable."

To download the app visit Google Play or App Store. Get started today so you can get healthier and feel better!