there's an app for that

Via Traction Man I read that the Telegraph reports this morning

The NHS has launched a free iPhone app to let people keep track of how much alcohol they are drinking. The new application was launched by Gillian Merron, public health minister, as the festive party season gets under way to help people keep track of their alcohol consumption.

because when you've had a few too many drinks waving expensive electronics around near liquids is always a good idea? It gets better ......

The device which can be downloaded onto smart phones like the iPhone, will allow users to see how many units of alcohol there are in their drink, keep a running total of their consumption and get personalised feedback on their drinking habits.

I can't muster the rage at this time of the morning quite like Traction Man, who eloquently tears into the scheme, can

Should you stray over the conservative and totally arbitrary Government guideline, klaxons and sirens will go off at NHS Central where an Alcohol Rehabilitation and Support Education officer (ARSE) will be scrambled to your boozer to hand out sensible drinking advice leaflets and Alka Seltzers.

I doubt I'll be in need of Gordon Brown's iPiss application

iPiss can be downloaded direct from the NHS or via iTunes for free.