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04/01/2011Manager's Pack - Train your staff- Receive discounted courses
ServeWise Online have developed a Manager's Pack to help Managers in the licensed trade understand what the requirements are for training their staff under the new Act. The pack includes discounts to help with the cost of staff training. See our 'Promotions' page for more... read more
30/08/2010Alcohol campaigners call for radical shake-up of duty system
Alcohol Concern and the Alcohol Health Alliance have called for an overhaul of the alcohol duty system to deter heavy drinking and encourage consumers to switch to lower strength beers, ciders and wines.
In a submission to the Treasury and Home Office, who are reviewing alcohol tax... read more
31/08/2010Alcohol Focus Scotland response to Labour Alcohol Commission report
Scotland's national alcohol charity today responded to the publication of the report from Labour's Alcohol Commission.
Dr Evelyn Gillan, Chief Executive, said:
"We welcome many of the recommendations in the report particularly the proposal to limit the number of... read more
01/10/2009Minister Launches ServeWise Online Course
The ServeWise online course for Staff Working in Scottish Licensed Premises was officially launched by justice secretary Kenny MacAskill and Mary Ellmers, the head of training at Alcohol Focus Scotland, at the National Licensing Conference 2009 in Aviemore in September.
ServeWise and... read more
31/08/2009ServeWise and QHI launch ServeWise Online
ServeWise and Quality Hospitality International (QHI) launch ServeWise Online.
By the 1st of September all staff who sell or serve alcohol in licensed premises must complete at least 2 hours staff training.
Due to the high demand for staff training in licensed premises in... read more
