MPs, smoking survivors and bereaved families gather in Parliament to back Tobacco and Vapes Bill
At the inaugural meeting of the newly formed APPG on Smoking and Health, smoking survivors and bereaved families heard from the Minister for Public Health on the Government’s bold plans to create a Smokefree country.
New Government smoking figures reveal young adults have seen biggest falls in smoking rates over the last decade
Smoking rates are now 11.6%, the lowest on record, equating to 6.0 million adult smokers in the UK.
Health Commission backs call for a polluter pays levy on tobacco manufacturers
Spending to reduce smoking makes sound economic sense, providing immediate returns which grow over time.
Bite Back Director of Policy joins Action on Smoking and Health as Deputy Chief Executive
Caroline Cerny, currently Director of Policy at youth activist food movement Bite Back, will become the new Deputy Chief Executive at anti-tobacco charity ASH from 2nd October.
Report highlights progress in supporting smokers in the NHS to quit but mental health services are being left behind
A new report from ASH reveals progress made in implementing support to smokers in hospital settings but highlights ongoing problems with the current programme, particularly in mental health settings.
Nearly 3 million people in Britain have quit smoking with a vape in the last 5 years
New data finds that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking in the last 5 years.