Dedicated to improving the understanding and management of alcohol-related health harm.

The Medical Council on Alcohol will hold its 2026 Annual Symposium on Alcohol and Health on 18 November 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians, London. The programme will cover key topics for clinicians, researchers and policy makers, including Alcohol Dependence Syndrome, psychosocial and pharmacological therapies for Alcoholic Liver Disease, the UK Clinical Guidelines for alcohol treatment and alcohol and mental health co‑morbidities. This year’s Max Glatt Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Prof John Holmes. As usual there will be plenty of time for networking and sharing experiences with other professionals working in the alcohol and health field.

Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

The MCA co-owns and co-publishes the journal ‘Alcohol & Alcoholism’ with Oxford University Press.

This is a leading academic journal in the alcohol field which publishes articles on biomedical, psychological and sociological aspects of alcoholism and alcohol research.

One of the MCA’s main areas of activity is supporting health professionals in training and education across all disciplines and specialties.

We offer a range of educational activities including regular competitions, an annual Symposium on alcohol and health and a network of Regional Advisors across UK medical schools.

Become a member today to benefit from:

• Reduced rate to attend the MCA annual symposium
• A significantly reduced rate for the journal Alcohol & Alcoholism
• Free attendance to the MCA AGM