Smoking Cessation
Stopping Smoking: Guide
The health benefits of stopping smoking start within hours of putting out the last cigarette. Using a combination of medication and behavioural support can substantially increase the chances of successfully quitting. March 2020. Download here.
Read MoreNicotine and Addiction
A comprehensive look at why and how nicotine is so addictive. This fact sheet examines the mental and physical aspects of nicotine addiction. August 2018. Download here.
Read MoreASH response to consultation on Public Health England
ASH response to a consultation on Public Health England.
Read MoreSmoking cessation in pregnancy – a review of the challenge
This report reviews progress made against each recommendation listed in the first Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy – a call to action report.
Read MoreASH/NCSCT letter re prescribing nicotine containing products
A joint letter from ASH and NCSCT to local councils regarding the prescribing of nicotine-containing products whilst ensuring compliance with Article 5.3 of the FCTC.
Read MoreSmoking Cessation in Pregnancy – A call to action
Smoking during pregnancy causes up to 2,200 premature births, 5,000 miscarriages and 300 perinatal deaths every year in the UK. This report, by a coalition of baby charities, campaigners, leading academics and health experts, outlines recommendations for commissioners, providers, royal colleges, government bodies, training organisations and third sector organisations.
Read MoreRecent Posts
Tobacco is bad for our health and the health of our planet – message for World No Tobacco Day
26th May 2022 NEW YouGov survey finds 8 in 10 people want to see cigarette butts containing plastic banned to …
Smoking and social housing: Supporting residents, addressing inequalities
A joint report published by ASH and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (LIN), setting out the case and opportunities …The NHS, local government, MPs and peers stand together to commit to a smokefree future
09 March 2022 At a parliamentary event to celebrate No Smoking Day [1] the Public Health Minister heard leading figures …Don’t give up on giving up: The message from healthcare professionals to smokers this No Smoking Day
9th March 2022 Smokers are being urged to give quitting another go this No Smoking Day (9th March) as a …A third of smoking households in England are living in poverty with rates highest in the North
9th February 2022 Local breakdown and further regional and local data available New analysis of national data commissioned by charity …
