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@lta-london.bsky.social
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Working with partners to make London SmokeFree by 2030.
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/
Our Six for 2026 campaign is currently running across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You can download our partner comms pack to use through January here:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
about 17 hours ago
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Comms pack for Local Authority, NHS and Stop Smoking Service Social Media Leads 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
3 days ago
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Our New Year's campaign is back - this time with the addition of the Smoke Free app. The 'Six for 2026' comms pack is available to download from our website with pre-written posts, graphics and video in a range of formats. Just the thing for January:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
23 days ago
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London Tobacco Alliance
ADPH London
28 days ago
London is taking action on youth vaping. Our new Youth Vaping Position Statement developed with
@lta-london.bsky.social
sets out 5 key messages. Watch the video and download the full statement 🔗https://bit.ly/3MBT11a Join us in creating a healthier future!
youtu.be/-rVBkdQBmEs?...
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5 key messages on youth vaping
YouTube video by ADPH London
https://youtu.be/-rVBkdQBmEs?si=TapQqDz_gYgUOlG_
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A New Webinar Recording: Supporting LGBTQ+ people to stop smoking is now available on our website:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/lgbtq-w...
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Stop smoking support for LGBTQ+ people in London
Webinar recording for tobacco leads and healthcare professionals. Part of Stop Smoking London LGBTQ+ Week 2025
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/lgbtq-webinar
28 days ago
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We’re proud to launch the London Youth Vaping Position Statement in partnership with
@londonadph.bsky.social
. Watch the video from @Kirsten Watters FFPH from
@camdencouncil.bsky.social
, see the full statement and download the partner comms pack:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lo...
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London Youth Vaping Position Statement
A clear, evidence-based framework for preventing youth vaping.
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/london-youth-vaping-position-statement/
about 1 month ago
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London Tobacco Alliance
ADPH London
about 1 month ago
📢Working with
@lta-london.bsky.social
London Tobacco Alliance & partners, we've developed a Youth Vaping Position Statement to support strategic action across London
camdencouncil.bsky.social
DPH Kirsten Watters presents the statement and key messages:
youtu.be/qrq6Ivp79dA
#YouthVaping
#PublicHealth
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Youth Vaping Position Statement for London
YouTube video by ADPH London
https://youtu.be/qrq6Ivp79dA
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New evidence on nicotine and vaping published by
@ashorguk.bsky.social
. Useful background reading for anyone working in public health or youth services 👇
ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-...
about 1 month ago
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When it comes to helping people
#stopsmoking
, who delivers the message is just as important as what the message is. When clinicians lead the conversation, people listen. Download videos including Professor Basky Thilaganathan from St Georges.
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
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about 2 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
about 2 months ago
Great to see
@britishmuseum.bsky.social
finally cut financial ties with tobacco giant JTI. As ASH Chair
@copddoc.bsky.social
says "It is completely unacceptable that the industry, which kills millions of people every year, is trying to launder its reputation...”
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
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British Museum drops tobacco sponsor after claims of WHO breach
Money from Japan Tobacco International could have put institution at odds with agreement to not promote tobacco products
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/media/article/british-museum-drops-sponsor-japan-international-tobacco-whoeach-jxb00jndg
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It's day three of London Smoke Free Pregnancy week and it's great to see partners sharing videos like Annika's story and advice from professionals. Download the partner pack:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
#tobaccocontrol
#london
#LDNSmokefreepreg
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about 2 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
about 2 months ago
Momentum is building for generational sales bans across Europe, following the lead of the UK.
www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/news...
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European governments urged to adopt generational sales tobacco ban at COP11 - Independent Nurse
A generational sales ban on tobacco products, such as the one recently passed by Parliament in the UK, could be pivotal in reducing tobacco usage, study finds
https://www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/european-governments-urged-to-adopt-generational-sales-tobacco-ban-at-cop11
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Quitting smoking is the best thing for you and your baby. This week is London Smoke Free Pregnancy Week. Chief Midwife Nina Khazaezadeh about the effects of smoking while pregnant. The campaign pack is on the Resources section of our website.
#LDNSmokefreepreg
#publichealth
#nhs
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about 2 months ago
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It’s London Smoke Free
#Pregnancy
Week (17-21 November). Lots of tools + support are available to help
#stopsmoking
in pregnancy. DOWNLOAD +share the partner pack: 👉
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
Campaign landing page: 👉
stopsmokinglondon.com/smoking-and-...
#LDNSmokefreepreg
about 2 months ago
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If you missed it, a round up of last week's Celebrating Success and Looking Towards the Future event. 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-...
#publichealth
#tobaccocontrol
#london
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London Tobacco Alliance: Three Years On
London Tobacco Alliance marks third anniversary with reflections and future direction.
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-tobacco-alliance-3-anniversary/
about 2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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Meeting people where they are and through they love. Joe Fraser
@nhselect.bsky.social
discussed addressing health inequalities and a new campaign raising awareness of lung health and stopping smoking working with football clubs in London.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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"You couldn't have a better example of moving from disease to prevention. We need to continue to be proactive in addressing inequalities and reaching people with the same energy and vigour." Chris Streather at
#LTA3years
and the NHS 10 Year Plan
2 months ago
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A smoking cessation advisor in your pocket. A summary qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the Smoke Free app pilot in London. Download the summary and research reports 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/smoke-f...
#LTA3years
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What we learned from the Smoke Free app
Evaluating Stop Smoking London’s digital stop smoking pilot.
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/smoke-free-app-pilot/
2 months ago
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Psychiatrist Ed Beveridge joined us by video. Ed championed working together as a community is key to continuing the downward trend in smoking.
youtu.be/3Vr7ixDeiT0?...
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2 months ago
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Liam Murphy, Head of Projects and Operations at LGBTQ HERO who we worked with on the UK's first ever campaign targeting LGBTQ+ communities in London. The campaign covered venues, print and digital including Grindr meeting people where they are with messaging that resonated.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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Kirsten Watters FFPH, DPH Lead Children and Young People
@londonadph.bsky.social
presented on youth vaping - a position statement and resources for London. This is the start of work across London, watch this space.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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Stuart Radnedge, Regional Coordinator, London Trading Standards presented on the impact of new legislation, illicit tobacco, vapes and shisha activity. He also introduced the new Vapes Reporting Line for underage and illicit sales and education colleagues to get in touch.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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@hazelcheeseman.bsky.social
, Chief Executive of
@ashorguk.bsky.social
shared more on the Legislative Timetable for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, illicit Tobacco - debunking misinformation, a call for evidence to inform policy responses and priority areas for consultation.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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Wendy Elcome, Chair of London Tobacco Control Network on the Network as well as the Smoke Free Councillor Network, chaired by Chris Kennedy
@hackneycouncil.bsky.social
who shared a thank you message by video.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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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.
#LTA3years
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/events/third...
2 months ago
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Thanks to everyone who supported
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
last week. Dr Eser Buyukasik, GP Registrar, reflects on how smoking has often been tied to LGBTQ+ social spaces and how attitudes are changing. Watch the full video 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lg...
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Making Every Contact Count:
Expert voices on supporting LGBTQ+ People to Stop Smoking in London
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lgbtq-smoking-cessation-london/
2 months ago
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the latest article on our website explores how the Smoke Free App is helping London’s LGBTQ+ community access stop-smoking support in ways that recognise their unique experiences.
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/sm...
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
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The Smoke Free App for LGBTQ+ people in London
Why is digital support so important for people in London's LGBTQ+ community?
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/smoke-free-app-lgbtq/
2 months ago
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London psychiatrist Dr Ed Beveridge discusses how stigma, stress and access barriers can make it harder for LGBTQ+ people to get help to stop smoking.
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lg...
#MentalHealth
#InclusiveCare
#LGBTQHealth
#SmokeFreeLondon
#LGBTQWeek
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
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2 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
2 months ago
Such a compelling and timely piece as peers are debating the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. 🌍Looking abroad for lessons is vital, but when international comparisons lack accuracy or context, they risk undermining robust debate. 👉
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill – why we need to be careful with international comparisons | British Politics and Policy at LSE
International comparisons when it comes to parliamentary debate about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill needs further scrutiny.
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/the-tobacco-and-vapes-bill-why-we-need-to-be-careful-with-international-comparisons/?123
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Dr Tristan Barber explains why smoking rates are higher among LGBTQ+ communities and how culturally competent care, brief advice and digital tools like the Smoke Free app can help. See more 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lg...
#InclusiveCare
#StopSmokingLondon_lgbtq
#TobaccoControl
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2 months ago
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When it comes to quitting it's not about giving things up, it's about recognising why you want to stop.' It’s Stop Smoking London LGBTQ+ Week. Find out why LGBTQ+ people are more likely to smoke and what health and care workers can do to help. 👇
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lg...
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2 months ago
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If you work in
#health
or social care, make every contact count. Socialising without
#smoking
is possible. Watch Miguel's story and explore the Smoke Free app offer for Londoners:
stopsmokinglondon.com/lgbtq-week/
It's
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
Week (27-31 October)
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It’s
#StopSmokingLondon
LGBTQ+ Week. Ludwig lost his mum to smoking. Before she died, he promised her he would quit. LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to smoke as the general population. Find out more about the campaign 👇
stopsmokinglondon.com/lgbtq-week/
#tobaccocontrol
#london
#publichealth
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2 months ago
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LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to smoke as the general population. It's
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
Week (27-31 October)
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lg...
#MECC
#tobaccodependence
#lgbtqhealth
#inclusivehealthcare
#smokefreelondon
#lgbtqweek
#stopsmokinglondon_lgbtq
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Making Every Contact Count:
Expert voices on supporting LGBTQ+ People to Stop Smoking in London
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lgbtq-smoking-cessation-london/
2 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
3 months ago
On Monday, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill reaches the Committee stage in the
@houseoflords.parliament.uk
. Smoking kills 64,000 people in the UK every year, including infants & children. Every day, 350 young people start smoking regularly 🚭It is vital the Bill is passed without further delay.
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
3 months ago
🚭The smokefree generation policy will mean that anyone born on/after 1 Jan 2009 will never be able to legally be sold tobacco. 🔦This means that the age of sale will go up by one year, every year until eventually no one will be able to be sold tobacco. (2/5)
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
3 months ago
🎉On Monday, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill returns to Parliament 🚭The Bill will create a world-leading ‘smokefree generation’, but what does this mean in practice? 💡(1/5)
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London Tobacco Alliance
Fresh - Making Smoking History
3 months ago
1/2 Tobacco companies sold people a lie that filters made smoking safer. But filters don’t protect smokers from cancer-causing chemicals, and cigarette butts are the world’s no.1 littered item.
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🏳️🌈 Stop Smoking London LGBTQ+ Week runs 27–31 Oct. LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to smoke. 👉 Get the partner comms pack:
bit.ly/4fOV4JQ
👉 Use the pack to signpost 6 months FREE support via the Smoke Free App
#stopsmokinglondon
#lgbtqhealth
#smokefreelondon
#publichealth
#wellbeing
3 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Fresh - Making Smoking History
3 months ago
Big Tobacco rakes in billions from addiction, while health, communities & the NHS pay the cost. A levy could raise £700m a year to fund life-saving stop-smoking support & prevention. We stand with
@ashorguk.bsky.social
@crukpolicy.bsky.social
& the APPG on Smoking & Health -the public is behind it.
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London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
3 months ago
Our new explainer sets out the facts on how the UK illicit tobacco market has changed, what’s being done to tackle it, and how the industry keeps using it as a lobbying tool. 3/3 🔗
ash.org.uk/key-topics/i...
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Illicit tobacco: facts, trends and industry tactics - ASH
Illicit/illegal tobacco refers to any tobacco products sold illegally in the UK, including smuggled genuine products, duty-free cigarettes sold on the black market, and counterfeit or fake tobacco. Il...
https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/illicit-tobacco-facts-trends-and-industry-tactics
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
Action on Smoking Health (UK)
3 months ago
🚭With the Tobacco & Vapes Bill returning to Parliament shortly, we are seeing an increase in industry lobbying, trying to to stir up concern about illicit tobacco to undermine the Bill. Get the facts here 👇 2/3
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As part of
#StopSmokingLondon
#LGBTQWeek
(27–31 Oct), we’re running two special webinars exploring how to better support LGBTQ+ people who smoke 🏳️🌈💬 🗓 Tues 28 Oct, 3.30–5pm – for voluntary + community sector teams
bit.ly/4hm1hxL
#StopSmokingLondon
#LGBTQ
#QueerHealth
#London
#PublicHealth
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Stop Smoking London LGBTQ+ Week
Two free webinars for professionals 28th and 29th October 2025
https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/events/lgbtq-stop-smoking-webinars/
3 months ago
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* New from the NCSCT * Guiding principles for treating tobacco dependence in people with severe mental illness. Helping services tailor support to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities. 👉
www.ncsct.co.uk/publications...
#MentalHealth
#TobaccoDependence
#PublicHealth
3 months ago
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Today's Youth
#Vaping
Webinar, hosted in partnership with Partnership for Young London, brought together colleagues from across
#London
youth,
#education
and
#publichealth
sectors to discuss how best to support young people on vaping and riding
#tobacco
use. Recording coming to our website soon.
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3 months ago
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reposted by
London Tobacco Alliance
QMUL Stop Smoking Service
3 months ago
Did you catch our team at the Ageing Well Festival over the weekend? There were a host of health providers at Newham Leisure centre alongside our team who provided CO readings, as well as help and support to Newham residents who wanted to give up smoking.
#Stoptober
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We’re looking forward to our
#YouthVaping
webinar with Partnership For Young London this week - bringing together youth and
#publichealth
partners to discuss data, policy and young people’s experiences. 🎥 The recording will be shared soon on
londontobaccoalliance.org.uk
#LondonHealth
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