In May 2025, ASH hosted an online webinar on preparing mental health settings for the disposable vapes ban.
The session included case studies and learning from trusts using reusable products, along with a case study from the prison service on a new tamper-resistant vape developed for use in prisons.
Speakers:
- Webinar chair John Waldron, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, ASH
- Flo Aku, Project lead, Greater Manchester Mental Health FT
- Chris Pitt, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Dorset HealthCare University FT
- Kerry Apedaile, Specialist Tobacco Dependence Service Lead, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear FT
- Mark Simpson, Estates Project Manager, Fire Safety Projects & Technical, HMPS and Jade Jones, National Fire Safety Advisor, HMPS
Further links:
- ASH blog: The 2025 Disposable Vapes Ban: What You Need to Know
- DEFRA guidance on the single-use vapes ban.
- DEFRA toolkit for businesses: UK Single-use vapes ban