Help to Quit
Looking for help to stop smoking?
Call the NHS helpline on 0300 123 1044 or visit: www.nhs.uk/smokefree
Find out more:
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 MoreASH Briefing on electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are marketed as a cheaper, safer alternative to conventional cigarettes. As they do not produce smoke, research suggests that electronic cigarettes are relatively harmless in comparison with smoking. This briefing reviews the safety of e-cigarettes and how effective they are as an aid to stopping smoking. ASH briefing on electronic cigarettes
Read MoreStopping smoking: ASH’s top tips
ASH’s top tips to help you stop smoking. September 2014. Download here.
Read MoreRecent Posts
Use of e-cigarettes among young people in Great Britain, 2020
This fact sheet examines evolving youth use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain in the context of changes in the regulation …
Getting back on track: Delivering a smokefree start for every child
This report from ASH and the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group sets out the action needed to turn the Government’s …Stepping up: The response of stop smoking services in England to the COVID-19 pandemic
This report, written in partnership with Cancer Research UK, examines the performance of stop smoking services in England during the …
Rapid innovation by local councils helped smokers quit during pandemic
07 January 2021 Rapid innovation by local councils helped smokers quit during pandemic In normal times smokers seeking help to …380,000 ‘non-smokers’ regularly smoke cannabis, putting their health at risk
19 December 2020 A new study published in the journal Addiction finds significant levels of cannabis use among people who …
