London Smoking and Mental Health Week returns 8 June 2026 focused on the links between smoking, mental health and lung health. Visit the public-facing page: stopsmokinglondon.com/smoking-and-... Download the partner pack and social media videos: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

New modelling by @tcrgbath.bsky.social & @sarg-scharr.bsky.social shows the impact a polluter pays levy could have, raising up to £4.9 billion over 5 years💰 The modelling shows the policy could also prevent up to 10,000 hospital admissions & save almost 44,000 years of life over a 20 year period.

World No Tobacco Day on Sunday marks an important milestone. In 7 months, the Tobacco and Vapes Act will come into effect. We’re recognising the importance of prevention alongside supporting the millions of people who already smoke and may need help to quit. stopsmokinglondon.com/stop-smoking...

A brand new 2026 update of the @ncsct.bsky.social services doc, which includes the main services, courses and resources that the NCSCT offers, has been uploaded to their website. You can find the page and the PDF document here: www.ncsct.co.uk/publications...

The signatories to the letter are calling on the Government to act to ensure that people with mental health conditions are not left behind in the journey towards a smokefree country. Read more here:

ASH and the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership have published a new report highlighting major and persistent inequalities in smoking among people with poor mental health, with smoking rates up to four times higher than in the general population. 🚭🧠 Read here: ash.org.uk/resources/vi...

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to support brain health. It's @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Dementia Action Week. We have a partner pack + landing page including the Think Brain Health Check-in from @alzheimersresearchuk.org. 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is now law.🎉 Today’s Royal Assent reflects the hard work of Directors of Public Health & partners in ending smoking harm. 👀 Read more of our member's reflections on our website ➡️ bit.ly/TobaccoAndVa... @felly500.bsky.social @wisemanalice.bsky.social

In this month’s Presidential blog, @felly500.bsky.social explains why today is a cause for celebration & why he hopes the new Tobacco & Vapes Bill signals a change in how we tackle the harms to our health that result from the consumption of other unhealthy products. 👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4t03lzL

A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been granted Royal Assent. The London Tobacco Alliance is looking forward to working with partners to achieve a truly smoke-free future for London. www.gov.uk/government/n...

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day. To support No Smoking Day, 11 March, Stop Smoking London has created a video featuring Londoners sharing 'the day I quit', 📢 These can be used throughout the year. Download the videos: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

Smokefree, Varenicline + Cytisinicline Webinar The recording of the recent webinar around prescription only medications available through Smoke Free is available here: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/va... #publichealth #smokingcessation #tobaccocontrol

Really interesting and helpful evidence here from @ucl.ac.uk to inform best practice re providing person-centred, tailored stop smoking support for all clients: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...

Want to know more about Nicotine Pouches, Snus and Heat Not Burn Smokeless Tobacco Products? *NEW* to our website: Smoking Cessation Consultant Julia Robson talks though each of these and looks at the evidence, risks and policy implications of each. www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/ni...

Reminder: Webinar covering the roll out of Varenicline and Cytisine in London through the Smoke Free app. 🗓 Tuesday 27 January 2026 ⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM Please email us for the registration link: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/contact-us/

Respiratory Medicine Prof and @ashorguk.bsky.social Chair Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social lecture: 'COPD and the idea of justice' @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social Weds 28 January at 5:50-6:30pm Attend or access the livestream: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20195... #publichealth #tobaccocontrol

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...

Comms pack for Local Authority, NHS and Stop Smoking Service Social Media Leads 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

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...

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?...

A New Webinar Recording: Supporting LGBTQ+ people to stop smoking is now available on our website: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/lgbtq-w...

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...

📢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

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-...

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...

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...

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

Momentum is building for generational sales bans across Europe, following the lead of the UK. www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/news...

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

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

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

#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.

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

"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

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

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?...

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

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

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

@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

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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