This is a recording of a webinar that took place on the 20th of October. It explains the government consultation on creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping. Speakers from various organisations will provide insight into how they have responded or will be repsonding to the announcement and how they are engaging with stakeholders to galvanise support for the consultation.
The event was chaired by Ailsa Rutter, Director of Fresh and Balance. A special thanks to Professor Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, for giving an overview of the announcement and consultation.
A summary of each speaker's presentation is available here.
Speakers
Chair’s opening address
Ailsa Rutter, Director, Fresh and Balance
Overview of announcements and consultation
Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer
NHS perspective
Sarah Price, Chief Officer for Population Health and Inequalities and Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
DPH perspective
Simon Bryant, DPH Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council and ADPH Addiction PAG
Trading Standards perspective
Kate Pike, Lead Officer for Tobacco and Vaping, Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Local councillor perspective
Cllr Jim Dickson, London Borough Lambeth and Chair of London Smokefree Councillor Network
Key points for the consultation and next steps
Hazel Cheeseman, Deputy Chief Executive, ASH
Download Hazel's slides here.
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