Since the initial #DRYMESTER campaign in 2019, it is exciting and encouraging to see how #FASD awareness has grown across the UK. We must continue to help parents-to-be go alcohol free.
For info on our resources, contact projectmanagement@c-21.co.uk
To all the women who care, support, nurture and fight their corner - Happy International Women’s Day.
“I want to ensure that other health care professionals are FASD aware and that they are helping people to understand that there is no safe amount of alcohol to consume in pregnancy.”
There are so many reasons to show your support.
Sign up now drymester.org.uk #FASD
If you want to spread the word about alcohol free pregnancies and raise awareness of FASD, there are many ways you can help.
Join the Greater Manchester FASD Network for peer support and speak to people with lived experience of FASD. Visit their website to find out more www.gmfasdnetwork.info
Did you know?
FASD is only caused by alcohol being consumed during pregnancy.
FASD is a lifelong spectrum disorder which can affect a child’s physical, emotional and cognitive development.
#Nosafetimenosafeamount
The Time is Now Report is a wonderful resource for HCPs, doctors, researchers, policy makers and families of those with #FASD.
The Time is Now’ as an extremely readable refresher on what they currently should know." - Dr Patricia Jackson
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⏰Save the Date⏰
Online DRYMESTER celebration event
Tues 12th Feb, 2.30-4pm.
This event will be an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, recognise the partnerships that made it possible, and celebrate the impact achieved together.
To attend, email info@drymester.org.uk
Learn about the effects of alcohol and pregnancy in our Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Booklet available here: drymester.org.uk/categories/d...
The booklet covers the risks of alcohol during pregnancy, what #FASD is, how to support a parent-to-be go alcohol free, and more.
We know going alcohol free isn't easy for everyone. If you're struggling to go alcohol free during your pregnancy, there are support services available throughout Greater Manchester.
Find the service nearest to you here: drymester.org.uk/support/ #nosafetimenosafeamount #FASD
Prevalence research shows that up to 3.6% of babies born in Manchester may be affected by #FASD- That's the equivalent of 1,238 babies each year, and it's 100% preventable.
Spread the word and help prevent FASD – there’s no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy.
"That's not us failing in anything or being bad parents or carers - we're allowed to say this is tricky."
To learn more, listen to our full Occupational Therapy podcast
here drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast #fasdawareness
📷Save the date📷
Since its creation in 2019, the DRYMESTER campaign has worked in co-production with thought leaders to promote alcohol-free pregnancies and positive outcomes for babies and children.
Join us to celebrate its successes.
To attend, please email roisin.reynolds1@nhs.net
"We are trying to raise awareness on FASD and I would like to learn more."
There are so many reasons to show your support.
CMO guidance is clear; there is no safe time or safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.
Sign up now drymester.org.uk #FASD
From everyone here at #DRYMESTER, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026. Thank you for another year of partnership in supporting parents-to-be go alcohol free and raising awareness of #FASD
Support parents-to-be to go alcohol free by making one of our delicious mocktails at your Christmas parties. Give this #mulledwine a try and let us know what you think. Visit our website drymester.org.uk
Prevalence research shows that up to 3.6% of babies born in Manchester may be affected by #FASD Help us to ‘Spread the word’ – there’s no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy
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Did you know that Turning Point have developed new Substance Abuse Information Cards. Amongst others, they reference alcohol and the impact it has on a foetus during pregnancy. This includes low birth weight and #FASD.
Download them here: shorturl.at/FyUty
With Christmas parties and social occasions in full swing, staying alcohol free can be difficult. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing some key information about why going alcohol free when pregnant is the safest approach. #healthypregnancies
We’re delighted that @hywelddauhb.bsky.social have commissioned DRYMESTER on and offline materials. You should be seeing posters and social media posts in the region over the festive period and in the New Year.
#FASDAwareness #Nosafetomenosafeamount #Healthypregnancies
This recent study from @AlcoholChangeUK and @PlymUni suggests that there are still mixed messages regarding the consumption of low alcohol and alcohol free drinks during pregnancy.
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Spread the word - There's no safe time, no safe amount.
As Christmas day ebbs closer, support those choosing to go alcohol free and promote healthy pregnancies. Keep an eye out for a delicious mocktail posted on our socials, as well as lots of ways you can show your support.
We have received wonderful feedback on our new Occupational Therapy podcast. If you're an Occupational Therapist wanting to learn more about the disorder or gain information about further training, listen or watch the podcast now.
drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast
#FASD
UK Clinical Guidelines for alcohol treatment have now been published. They recommend interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and promote good practice.
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NHS GM Programme Leads contributed to the maternity section of these guidelines.
In case you missed it, we recently launched our new FASD #OccupationalTherapy Podcast designed to help #OTs learn more about FASD and help signpost to the most appropriate training.
Listen now: www.drymester.org.uk/ot-podcast/
#OTShow
We've released another date (8th Dec) for our very popular 'Introduction to #FASD training course' delivered by @jobuckard. This free, online course is designed for HCPs and carers who want to learn more FASD.
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This is the final course - don't miss out!
"I work in public health trying to reduce FASD and risk factors of infant mortality"
There are so many reasons to show your support.
CMO guidance is clear; there is no safe time or safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.
Sign up now drymester.org.uk #FASD
During #FASD Awareness Month, @NHSMidlands produced a series of FASD Webinars focused on, amongst other things, developing services and supporting families.
To request access to these resources, please complete this form: forms.office.com/e/HJWc251zgJ
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Over the Summer, we were approached by @itvx.com who asked for posters for scenes in a maternity department in #CoronationStreet. Those scenes will be airing tonight.
Please tune it and share - it is fantastic coverage and promotion of alcohol free pregnancies.
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Rebecca Govan, Assistant Lecturer from Birmingham City Uni will be delivering a webinar on "Training in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for post adoption social workers: A national picture:
Wednesday 3rd Dec 2025, 12pm-1pm
To attend, click this link - teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
