a positive trendp=0·075
Univariate analysis revealed that those who had contact with a specialist nurse were more likely to become newly abstinent, compared with those who did not have contact (two [100%] of two vs two [12%] of 17; p=0·035; OR 1·118, 95% CI 0·032–0·432); a positive trend was observed for reduced relapse during lockdown, occurring after alcohol nurse contact (six [18%] of 33 vs three [60%] of five; p=0·075; OR 0·303, 95% CI 0·110–0·839).