Comparison of findings from the 2011 and 2015 surveys
| 2011 (n=151) | 2015 (n=147) | Difference in proportions | |
| Response rate, % | 81.0 | 81.6 | 0.6 |
| Access to training on screening, % | 63.6 | 70.1 | 6.5 |
| Access to training on brief advice, % | 57.0 | 66.7 | 9.7 |
| Identified alcohol champion, % | 57.6 | 59.2 | 1.6 |
| Routinely ask about alcohol (adults), % | 47.7 | 63.6 | 15.9* |
| Use of a formal screening tool (adults), % | 51.7 | 61.4 | 9.7 |
| Ask about alcohol (young people), % | 82.0 | 83.8 | 1.8 |
| Routinely ask about alcohol (young people), % | 8.9 | 11.6 | 2.7 |
| Use of a formal screening tool (young people), % | 14.6 | 15.0 | 0.4 |
| Measure blood alcohol as required, % | 55.7 | 61.5 | 5.8 |
| Record alcohol-related attendance, % | 70.5 | 75.4 | 4.9 |
| Inform patients' GP of alcohol-related attendance, % | 74.8 | 85.0 | 10.2* |
| Offer help/advice for alcohol problems, % | 100.0 | 97.7 | −2.3 |
| Have access to AHW or CNS, % | 71.8 | 85.2 | 13.4* |
*p<0.05.
AHW, alcohol health worker; CNS, clinical nurse sepcialist; GP, general practitioner.