DrinkCoach+

Developer:

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA)

Apple iOS

Android

Entirely Free

Description:

What is DrinkCoach for?

DrinkCoach is an app designed for individuals who want to cut down on their alcohol consumption or monitor their drinking habits. It provides tools and resources to help users track their alcohol intake, set and achieve goals, and access support from specialist Drink Coaches.

Who can use DrinkCoach?

The app can be used by anyone interested in monitoring and managing their drinking habits. This includes individuals who want to reduce their alcohol intake or simply keep an eye on their consumption.

How does DrinkCoach work?

DrinkCoach helps users track their alcohol consumption in units, calories, and cost, providing seven-day summaries and the ability to set and share goals. The app offers one-to-one sessions with qualified Drink Coaches, as well as location and time-based reminders. It includes a CBT diary for monitoring hangovers and cravings, and features videos on mindfulness and breathing exercises to support goal achievement.

How was DrinkCoach made?

DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by the Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA). It was developed to make it easier for individuals to track their alcohol consumption and related costs on the go. The app combines technological tools with professional support from qualified alcohol treatment specialists, lev...

Condition Areas:

Healthy Living

Alcohol Awareness

Mental Health

Addiction

Clinical Features:

Alcohol Monitoring

Reminder

Accreditations and Awards:

Score Summary:

It was assessed as a Level 2 App. These apps are focused on general health. They may collect data and they may have a number of more advanced features. Where they collect data we assess their data use policies and compliance with relevant standards. Because they are health focused we also assess their compliance in the Professional Assurance as well as the Usability and Accessibility domains.

Data

59%

Professional Assurance

60%

Usability & Accessibility

84%

Score Details:

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General Features:

Service Signposting

The App provides links and suggestions for local or national services that are relevant to its focus area

Health Monitoring

The App provides functionality to allow users to monitor their conditions, this may involve simple recording of relevant data over time.

Data Capture

The App captures user data.

Goal Setting and Gamification

The App allows you to set health and wellbeing related goals and may support games and challenges around achieving that

Information Provision

The App provides general information.

Data Sharing

The App allows you to share information in the App with others or other Apps/Systems

Information:

Developer

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA)

Size

30.49 MB

Country

Last Updated

15/04/2023

App Version

3.1.6

ORCHA review date

16/10/2023