| NICK CHARLES MBE 2004-11-20, 11:10 am |
| NICK CHARLES MBE FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF THE CHAUCER CLINIC
In 1996 Nick Charles became the first person ever, to be honoured by the
Queen 'for services to people with alcohol problems'. This was achieved in
recognition of founding Britain's largest alcohol rehabilitation unit, The
Chaucer Clinic. His www.addictionnetwork.co.uk website is one of the most
visited of its kind anywhere in the world, and his inclusion in the Royal
Society of Medicine Press, goes far to establish him as the premier player
in his field.
Nick is also the author of educational publications, a talking book of
alcohol case histories recorded by the BBC, and his autobiography, 'Through
A Glass Brightly', published by Robson Books, is a bestseller in its field
and is to be turned into a multi-million pound movie biopic. His latest
book is, 'NIKKI. all about secrets'. The BBC also honoured him by producing
a documentary programme of his life and times. His writings on alcohol
addiction are used at London colleges which train doctors of the future. The
"Sunday Times" featured his work in their national alcohol study.
Professor Ian Angell, Head of Information Systems at The London School of
Economics is publishing a biography in January 2005 entitled, 'No More
Leaning on Lamp-Posts - Managing Uncertainty The Nick Charles Way'.
Nick Charles is a national media favourite as a result of his incredible
experiences and charismatic approach.
MEMORABLE QUOTES
"Nick Charles is a truly exceptional man - just how exceptional should
become clear very quickly."
From the biography "No More Leaning On Lamp-posts" by Ian Angell.
BSc, PhD, Professor of Information Systems.
The London School of Economics and Political Science.
"I recognised immediately that Nick Charles had something special to offer
recovering alcoholics and their families. Chaucer offers an extremely
serious and effective treatment and advisory unit. I expected results, I
witnessed great things"
Dr. David Marjot. M.B., B.S., F.R.C. Psych., D.P.M.
"I use Nick Charles writings unashamedly in addressing the problems
associated with alcohol abuse as a physician and educator of medical
students."
Professor Graham Neale. MA, BSc, MB, FRCP.
Clinical Safety Research Unit
Imperial college London
"Nick Charles and his team at The Chaucer Unit, Ealing have a national
reputation for the highly effective treatment of individuals with alcohol
misuse. The unique detailed personalised programme they offer has a high
success rate and Nick Charles' teachings have important implications for
healthcare workers especially doctors, service managers and politicians."
Professor Timothy Peters. PhD, DSc, F R C P, F RC Path, F R S A.
"Nick Charles epitomises the wonderful words of Robert Browning: 'A man's
reach must exceed his grasp or what is a heaven for?!'"
Lady Elizabeth Toulson CBE
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