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ASH

Fears of growth in children vaping disposables backed up by new national survey

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Jul 2022

Mental Health Foundation Chief Exec to lead Mental Health and Smoking Partnership

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Jul 2022

15 years after the smoking ban Government policy still lags behind public opinion

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Jul 2022

About ASH

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity set up by the Royal College of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.

After 50 years' successful campaigning this goal is within our grasp, but only if the inequalities in smoking across society are addressed.

What we do

ASH co-ordinates a range of networks, provides resources for professionals and develops the evidence-base around smoking and health.

Who we are

We are a leading voice in the media on tobacco control, providing expert comment, evidence and policy insight on a daily basis.

Who we work with

The networks we co-ordinate and partners we work with.

Resources

Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.

Featured Resources

Fact Sheet
Statistical

Use of e-cigarettes among young people in Great Britain

This fact sheet examines evolving youth use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain in the context of changes in the regulation of e-cigarettes, and use of tobacco among adults and children.

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ASH

Jun 2021
Webinar
Smoking cessation

Love My Lungs: Supporting NICUs to help parents quit smoking

This webinar, hosted by ASH and the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group, showcases the 'Love my Lungs' (LML) package which has been designed to prompt and support families of babies admitted to neonatal intensive care (NICU) to maintain smokefree homes. It includes a website, VR educational videos, information, downloadable resources, and offers support. It also includes a training package for health care professionals working with NICU families.

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Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group

Jun 2022
Report
Mental Health

Public mental health and smoking: A framework for action

A joint report published by ASH and the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Public Mental Health Implementation Centre. The report is a practical document, designed to drive action locally, regionally and nationally across sectors.

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ASH

Jun 2022
Report
Statistical

Fifteen Smokefree Years: Public support in England for measures to reduce the harm of smoking

This report describes public attitudes to proposals to reduce the harm of smoking, as measured by an annual YouGov survey of adults in England. It shows that support for specific measures to reduce the harms of smoking tends to grow over time, among both non-smokers and smokers, including after proposals have become legislation and been implemented.

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ASH

Jul 2022

All Resources

The full ASH knowledge base. Search and filter resources published or recommended by us.

Publications

Research findings and resources published by ASH and our co-ordinated organisations.

Local Toolkit

Materials for local public health professionals and councillors involved in tobacco control.

NHS tobacco control toolkit

Support for the NHS to meet smokefree objectives.

External Resources

Useful resources from external organisations.

Media Centre

Latest Press Releases

28 July 2022

Mental Health Foundation Chief Exec to lead Mental Health and Smoking Partnership

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07 July 2022

Fears of growth in children vaping disposables backed up by new national survey

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ASH Twitter Feed

News

ASH blog posts and press releases.

Spokespeople

Our experienced and expert spokespeople can provide comment and background information on breaking stories 365 days of the year, 24/7.

ASH in the news

Links to press where ASH is featured.

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