Arlene is the NHS England lead alcohol nurse and a nurse consultant in the Sandwell and West Birmingham alcohol care team. She is the chair of ACTION (alcohol care team innovation and optimisation network) and her ambition is to create a network where alcohol specialist nurses can share experience and knowledge to positively impact their practice. She is passionate about educating clinical staff on addiction, challenging any pre-conceived judgments, and she recognises the importance of using data to defend and develop alcohol care teams.