This is such a good opportunity to raise the subject of smoking www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...

Never ignore a persistent cough www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

ASH is looking for a new Chair ash.org.uk/recruitment

Do have a look at the @ashorguk.bsky.social new website - new sections to make all their resources easier to find

📈The briefings are based on quantitative & qualitative research carried out by Public First with recommendations about how to discuss health with politicians of different parties. 👉https://ash.org.uk/campaigns/addressing-the-three-biggest-killers/reports-and-briefings

💡What do different voter groups think about public health & what does that mean for how we talk about policies to politicians? We’ve worked with @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social & @ippr.org to share insights from our research on views among Conservative, Labour & Reform target voters. 👇

SRNT Europe's 2025 conference kicks off two weeks today and I'm delighted to be presenting alongside most of my colleagues from UCL's Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group. You can catch us across the three days at the following times. Hope to see lots of you there! #SRNTE2025

🚨New figures show smoking is leaving nearly 1 million people in England too unwell to work - a stark reminder of the heavy toll tobacco takes on individuals and society. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

🎙️ Listen to @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social speaking on Times Radio about youth vaping and the urgent need to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect children while balancing the needs of smokers to use vapes to quit.

Having worked in an indie bookshop for a year now, I can say with absolute certainty that they are an essential hub of community life. Please support your local indie bookstore whenever you can.

📢Today, ASH launches our new 2025–2030 strategy to end the harm caused by tobacco. Our goals: ❤️No one starts 🚭Everyone stops 📉No profit in tobacco Find out more: ash.org.uk/about/who-we...

New in @addictionjournal.bsky.social , we find adults who smoke cigarettes non-daily tend to be more motivated to quit smoking than those who smoke every day, especially among older and less advantaged people. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

New paper reveals two key changes in vaping trends since the UK government announced plans to ban disposable vapes. 1. The rise in vaping prevalence has stalled, including among young adults. 2. People who vape are increasingly using reusable devices. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Brand new and out today! The NCSCT guide to supporting young people to stop smoking. See also the accompanying guide about supporting them to stop vaping. www.ncsct.co.uk/library/view... www.ncsct.co.uk/library/view...

Cigarette filters are the most common single item of plastic pollution and don't reduce the risk of smoking. ASH Chair @copddoc.bsky.social makes the case for action to ban the sale of filtered cigarettes. www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/au...

People are not ignoring them! They’re often trying to get a prescription but are not able to www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The NCSCT has a training module, free and online, on the England Smoking in Pregnancy Incentives Scheme - do have a look and share with colleagues in maternity services Go to Training at www.ncsct.co.uk

Powerful series of short myth-busting videos made by @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Another fine podcast from Let’s talk e-cigarettes, this time about the SCETCH trial focusing on people experiencing homelessness podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

Swap to Stop is a winner! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The NCSCT team is filming in London for a new Very Brief Advice course for people working in pulmonary rehab!

Stop Smoking practitioners: do have a look at the new Cytisine content on the e-learning section of our website elearning.ncsct.co.uk/stop_smoking...

My friend sent me this link about using non-stigmatising language. It’s written with people who use alcohol or substances in mind, but it applies equally to the use of the word ‘smoker’ static1.squarespace.com/static/64479...

Important update on smoking in pregnancy ash.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Breaking news: Pfizer has just announced the re-introduction of Champix. We will let you know as soon as we hear what the actual date of release will be. We will also prepare guidance to support the reintroduction of Champix.

A good listen, about how studies can omit essential facts that then give a distorted view of the science podcasts.ox.ac.uk/lets-talk-e-...

Writing in @thegrocer.bsky.social, former @yougov.co.uk President Peter Kellner highlights strong public support - among all voter segments - for further action on tobacco policy, including a levy on Big Tobacco and extending outdoor smoking ban in pubs & cafes. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...

Excited to be running this week to raise awareness of this important issue. @londonadph.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @london.gov.uk @ashorguk.bsky.social @freshsmokefree.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @goodthinkinguk.bsky.social

On 1 June it became illegal to sell single-use (disposable) vapes in the UK. There are good quality pod-style vapes available so please don’t use this as a reason to go back to smoking

Nearly half of people think the Govt isn't doing enough to tackle smoking. ✔️ 91% want smoking banned in schools and playground ✔️ 75% want a levy on tobacco companies ✔️ 68% support warnings on cigarettes There is a clear public mandate for comprehensive tobacco control.

Our new polling shows high levels of public support for similar measures to move us towards a smokefree country.

ASH’s new report highlights public support for tobacco policies from their 2025 YouGov survey. Highlights include strong sustained support for the age of sale, including among people who smoke, 65% support for a country where no one smokes and 75% support for a levy on the tobacco industry.

Excited that next week it is our first LDN smoking and mental health week. Listen to Ed Beveridge introducing the week m.youtube.com/watch?v=AEEt... @adphl.bsky.social @dredbeveridge.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social

From ASH: Is your council conducting any schools/youth-based surveys in the next month with a focus on tobacco in which it might be possible to include additional questions? If so, can you please get in touch with ASH by emailing [email protected]

This guide from @ashorguk.bsky.social will help guide you through the change in the law about single use vapes ash.org.uk/media-centre...

How much does the absence of the ‘hidden population’ from United Kingdom household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence? buff.ly/cCYCYMC Emma Beard @lionshahab.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social

Can you help with this UCL discussion about non-cigarette tobacco?? bit.ly/4kaKFsL