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.
New data reveals continued concerns regarding youth vaping: ASH calls for urgent government action
New data reveals that while the rate of youth vaping has stabilised, it remains a serious cause for concern, with close to a million children having tried vaping.
ASH Comment on King’s Speech announcement about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In today’s King’s Speech the Government announced that reintroduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was an early priority for the Government in the forthcoming session.
ASH comment on new figures from CRUK showing cancer cases reaching an all-time high
Health Leaders, charities, doctors, academics, nurses and other health professionals join CRUK in calling for the reintroduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill without delay.
Rates of smoking in pregnancy see biggest single-year drop since data started being recorded
New data from NHS digital shows that smoking rates among pregnant women have fallen to an all-time low, with the biggest drop in smoking rates since records began in 2006.
