No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia
Smokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia.
ASH calls on Chancellor to tax disposable vapes
Following increases in youth vaping and amid growing concerns among parents, teachers and local authorities, ASH is calling on the government to act without delay to strengthen regulation and fund enforcement, setting out its recommendations in a plan of action published today.
New survey shows Councils welcome growth in NHS support to smokers
The annual Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) survey of local government public health teams, funded by Cancer Research UK, finds NHS investment in new inpatient treatment for smokers strongly supported by local government.
Chancellor urged to make Big tobacco pay for the massive burden it puts on public finances
New analysis finds the cost of smoking to public finances is nearly double the revenue raised by tobacco taxes.
‘No more delay – we need a Tobacco Control Plan now’ urge local leaders
Local councillors from across England have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, urging the government to bring forward a new Tobacco Control Plan for England and to introduce a ‘polluter pays’ levy on tobacco manufacturers.
Mental health leaders call on government to end smoking to improve mental and physical health
Leaders from the mental health sector have written to Steve Barclay, secretary of state for health and social care, urging the Government to publish a new tobacco control plan to tackle smoking among people with mental health conditions.
