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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.

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17 December 2024

Survey shows funding uncertainty threatens progress on smoking

For the first time since the transfer of public health to local government a decade ago, all surveyed local authorities commissioned a stop smoking service, which provides essential support to those who want to quit.

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27 November 2024

APPG on Smoking and Health MPs out in force to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Members of the cross-party group of MPs committed to addressing smoking yesterday joined forces to make the case for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it was debated at second reading.

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