Middle-aged women from deprived backgrounds struggle to quit smoking, finds study Middle-aged women from more deprived backgrounds in Great Britain are significantly more likely to smoke and face greater challenges when trying to quit, according to a new study from researchers at U...

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The Smokefree Action Coalition is asking ppl to help create a national “No Regrets” moment on No Smoking Day, by producing and sharing short, authentic messages from real people - short videos (15–25 secs, filmed on a smartphone) - people who have quit smoking, advisors/clinicians. See ASH for more

Let's talk e-cigarettes, January 2026 Associate Professor Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Associate Professor Nicola Lindson discuss the new evidence in e-cigarette research outline. Nicola and Jamie describe what a living review is and discuss ...

The podcasters talk about how they conduct their living systematic review - a peep behind the scenes
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The National Smoke-free Pregnancy Incentives Scheme (NSPIS) will be extended for a further three financial years. The scheme has also been extended to include significant others.
SATOD declined to 4.3% in Q2 2025/26, bringing us one step closer to giving every child a smokefree start in life.

Vaping after stopping smoking linked to lower risk of relapse back to smoking Smokers who quit with the help of e-cigarettes often continue vaping, but it is not known whether this promotes or prevents relapse back to smoking.

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Illegal tobacco use ‘less frequent’ among North East smokers: survey Despite a decrease in illegal tobacco purchasing in the North East, the trade still thrives, endangering our children and fueling organized crime. Are we willing to turn a blind eye to the deadly cons...

Tackling illegal tobacco keeps crime out of communities

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Smoking in social housing toolkit - ASH This page brings together practical resources, case studies, and evidence for housing providers and local authorities who want to support tenants who smoke and help them quit.

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Most Young Smokers Wish They Had Never Started – One Year Ahead of Landmark Smokefree Generation Policy - ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

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Keep vape liquids away from pets - prevention is better than cure

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Retailers have no need to fear new tobacco laws The brilliance of the 'smoke-free generation' policy lies in how gradual it is - the change is seismic but the transition is slow, says Hazel Cheeseman, CEO at Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)

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We know that many people who smoke will be getting ready to stop for good this week. Best advice? Use a stop-smoking aid and some expert support. Studies show that those who do are most likely to succeed

Big thumbs-up to all the stop-smoking advisors getting ready to help people with their New Year Quit!

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My reflections from a Public Affairs Internship at ASH - ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an intern at ASH? 🤔 💭

Our Public Affairs Intern Halle has shared her reflections from her internship, discussing the work that she has been involved in, and what makes an internship at ASH unique! 💡

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Fall in smoking means more people now vape than smoke - ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

4️⃣ New data showed smoking rates continued to fall in 2025, with more people now vaping than smoking. Vaping has likely helped drive down smoking, which is v welcome. But uptake among non-smokers and young people remains a concern – we need swift Govt action in 2026.
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Are tobacco and nicotine product sales falling? - ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

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🚭Local councils are driving a record expansion in stop smoking support 🚭

NEW ASH data shows 90% now prioritise tobacco control and quit success is up 34% since 2022/23. A major step toward a smokefree future and an end to the harm from tobacco.

Dual use of cigarettes and vapes can reduce risks of smoking and help smokers quit, study finds A new major study from Queen Mary University of London has found that smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes at the same time—known as dual use—are reducing their intake of harmful chemicals...

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Dual use of cigarettes and vapes can reduce risks of smoking and help smokers quit, study finds A new major study from Queen Mary University of London has found that smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes at the same time—known as dual use—are reducing their intake of harmful chemicals...

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Let's talk e-cigarettes Education Podcast · Every two months · Since coming on the market over a decade ago, e-cigarettes have divided opinion. A team of Oxford researchers are searching for new e-cigarette studies every mon...

Small but exciting study of using vapes to help older people with COPD to stop smoking
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We now offer an FAQs page on our website that answers the most common technical and training questions that you may have. You can access it here: www.ncsct.co.uk/publications....
You can also ask questions via enquiries@ncsct.co.uk
Please note: our new enquiries number is 01747 441648.

Huge congratulations to former Chief Executive of ASH Deborah Arnott for winning the @btsrespiratory.bsky.social President's Medal last night.

As BTS said, Deborah has worked tirelessly for more than twenty years to reduce the harm caused by tobacco, and this award is very well deserved!

Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packaging

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Those who cause the harm must pay: Tobacco Industry Levy needed amidst fiscal pressures - ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

💰With the budget approaching, govt faces tough fiscal choices, but this one is simple. Tobacco companies make many millions in profits from products that kill half their users. These companies can and should pay more.
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Our friends at Smokefree Sheffield have produced excellent resources on vaping for young people, in collaboration with ASH. These are the first resources that we've reviewed that meet the standard of evidence that we require to pass on and recommend to you.
See our website
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#LTA3years ended with a panel discussion: What next for tobacco control in London?

Thoughts emerging:

📌Nothing for us without us.
📌Very Brief Advice Training exists through the @ncsct.bsky.social and we need to make use of it
📌 Not leaving anyone within the 10.4% smoking prevalence behind.

A beautiful ☀️morning in London for our Celebrating Successes and Looking to the Future #LTA3years event Coin Street.

@adphuk.bsky.social @londonadph.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social

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A warm welcome to #LTA3years. Doing things once for London, the power in partnership and pooling resources.

@profkevinfenton.bsky.social kicked off the morning on how far we've come and the challenges that lie ahead and how we move further and faster together.

Ann McNeill, Professor Nicotine Addiction, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social -What are the London data telling us? Ann also delved into national fingertips data, smoking in pregnancy and vaping as a quit tool.

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