A brand new easy-to access list of our training and resources! www.ncsct.co.uk/publications...

expert reaction to the WHO report on nicotine pouches www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react...

From the Challenge Group: Regular use of vapes or NRT during pregnancy does not appear to be associated with any adverse effects in mothers or their babies. If a pregnant woman chooses to vape and if that helps her to quit smoking and stay smokefree, she should be supported to do so.

While we celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100 birthday, let’s congratulate all those stop-smoking advisors who have been key to reducing the number of cigarette ends being flushed into the ocean and poisoning marine life

4h0t0.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/7... www.ncsct.co.uk/index.php/pu... New resources on the NCSCT website concerning support for young people

This ASH blog tells you everything you need to know about who the smokefree generation policy will affect and how it will work.🚭💬 ash.org.uk/media-centre...

This @cancerresearchuk.org page dispels some common myths about the Tobacco and Vapes Act and answers some of the biggest questions about the legislation. 🚭❓ news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/22/t...

🎉The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law 🎊 We are delighted that the Tobacco and Vapes Act has received royal assent, creating a future free from the harms of tobacco for generations to come. This is truly a historic moment for public health.

Want to showcase your innovative work at SCaH 2026 on 15.9.26? Take part in our Rapid Fire and Poster Competitions. There is a £100 prize for the winner of each competition. Submit your abstract here: smokingcessationandhealth.co.uk/submit-an-ab...

Join the SCaH community and stay up-to-date with the latest conference and webinar news. smokingcessationandhealth.co.uk #SCaH206

We are excited to share details of our May webinar in partnership with the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT): Cut Down to Stop Interventions. 13.5.26 | 12:00-13:30 | MS Teams For further details and to register, please visit: smokingcessationandhealth.co.uk/webinar-seri...

🚨Big news! 🚨 We are delighted that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared Parliament, paving the way for the UK to introduce a smokefree generation and bring an end to tobacco-related harm in the years to come.

Yesterday, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was agreed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, completing its parliamentary journey!  🤝 Next up: Royal Assent ✅

Another new publication! This is where the Stop Smoking Services should be looking, to produce maximum benefit www.ncsct.co.uk/library/view...

Newly published! www.ncsct.co.uk/library/view...

See our website for important new guidance on targeting stop smoking services to priority groups, & tailoring interventions to members of those groups to give them the best possible chance of stopping smoking. Priority Groups: Good practice for targeting and tailoring tobacco dependence treatment

ASH have received intelligence that Japan Tobacco International are approaching local councillors and trading standards officers in Leeds inviting them to an illicit tobacco roundtable. Article 5.3 applies to any interaction with tobacco manufacturers regardless of the subject

We’ve got 3 brand new virtual training courses -Tobacco Dependence Treatment: Advanced -Tobacco Leads and Commissioners -Service Managers Go to ncsct.co.uk for more info These courses will help make tobacco dependence services fit for the future

The NCSCT is launching a NEW service on 24th March 2026 to support local authorities to improve access to medications. We will do this by assisting with developing a Patient Group Direction (PGD), or by facilitating medication availability by alternative means. Go to [email protected]

Big cheer for all the Stop Smoking advisors out there on No Smoking Day, giving information to people who have had enough of smoking and want to find out the best ways to quit

In-depth look at cannabis and vaping among young people podcasts.ox.ac.uk/lets-talk-e-...

Good news about exempting mental health units from a ban on vape vending machines ash.org.uk/media-centre...

Training healthcare workers in smoking cessation really works! www.cochranelibrary.com/web/cochrane...

‘Social smoker’? It still counts metro.co.uk/2026/02/21/s...

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

The podcasters talk about how they conduct their living systematic review - a peep behind the scenes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/lets-talk-e-...

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.

Tackling illegal tobacco keeps crime out of communities www.asiantrader.biz/illegal-toba...

Keep vape liquids away from pets - prevention is better than cure www.vettimes.com/news/vets/sm...

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!

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! 💡 Read her blog here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...

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. ash.org.uk/media-centre...

🚭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.