ASH
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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Reports, factsheets and other resources published by ASH and our partner organisations.
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Latest Press Releases
27 October 2025
Health Leaders Demand Action on Generational Smoking Ban
Over 1200 public health professionals have urged political parties to ensure the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, warning that an estimated 124,600 young people (aged 18-25) will have taken up smoking since the legislation was first introduced last November.
16 October 2025
APPG on Smoking and Health meets to take action on cigarette filter ‘litter and lies’
Members of the APPG on Smoking and Health and other Parliamentarians gathered to discuss the harms caused by cigarette filters.
