Drink scheme measures up

MEASURING cups have been handed out to drinkers in Edinburgh to show them how many units they are consuming.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Jan 2011, 10:02 BST

Updated 17th Jan 2011, 10:10 BST

The NHS Lothian pilot is being used to persuade revellers to cut down their intake.

Fiona Hume, assistant programme manager in strategy at NHS Lothian, said: "The measuring cups are very popular as they are an easy and practical way to show people how many units they are consuming."

Edinburgh NHS Lothian