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The 2025 Disposable Vapes Ban: What You Need to Know

Apr 2025

Demand for action on UK’s ‘top three killers’ ahead of Government's 10-Year Health Plan

May 2025

Majority of Public Support Smokefree Generation as New Polling Shows Overwhelming Public Backing for Tougher Action on Tobacco

May 2025

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.

Who we are

We are a leading voice in the media on tobacco control, providing expert comment, evidence and policy insight on a daily basis.

Who we work with

The networks we co-ordinate and partners we work with.

Annual Reports & Accounts

An archive of the annual reports we produced from 1999 to 2016. A record of our financial statements.

Resources

Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.

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APPG on Smoking and Health Manifesto for a Smokefree Future

The APPG tobacco control manifesto calls on the Government to make Big Tobacco pay to deliver a Smokefree Future for us all.

Briefing

Local Toolkit

ASH resources on youth vaping

Information to help local authorities and schools respond to growing concerns about youth vaping in their communities.

Fact Sheet

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Facts at a Glance

This fact sheet covers some of the main statistics you need to know about smoking, with a focus on the UK and particularly England.

Fact Sheet

Statistical

Smoking Statistics

This fact sheet includes statistics on tobacco consumption and smoking-related illness and death.

All Resources

The full ASH knowledge base. Search and filter resources published or recommended by us.

Publications

Research findings and resources published by ASH and our co-ordinated organisations.

Local Toolkit

Materials for local public health professionals and councillors involved in tobacco control.

NHS tobacco dependence treatment resources

Support for the NHS to meet smokefree objectives.

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Latest Press Releases

30 May 2025

Majority of Public Support Smokefree Generation as New Polling Shows Overwhelming Public Backing for Tougher Action on Tobacco

13 May 2025

Unprecedented progress in tackling smoking during pregnancy threatened by NHS cuts, experts warn

A coalition of baby charities is warning that unprecedented progress in reducing the number of women smoking during pregnancy in England is being put at risk by NHS funding cuts.

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About ASH

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Featured Resources

APPG on Smoking and Health Manifesto for a Smokefree Future

ASH resources on youth vaping

Facts at a Glance

Smoking Statistics

All Resources

Publications

Local Toolkit

NHS tobacco dependence treatment resources

Media Centre

Latest Press Releases

Majority of Public Support Smokefree Generation as New Polling Shows Overwhelming Public Backing for Tougher Action on Tobacco

Unprecedented progress in tackling smoking during pregnancy threatened by NHS cuts, experts warn

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