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Action on Smoking and Health. Follow for the latest tobacco and smoking news. Links/RTs ≠ endorsements. Receive ASH Daily News at https://t.co/zdCoQo6x5C
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RT @CRUK_Policy: 🚨 New @AshOrgUK data shows inequalities in second-hand smoke exposure at work, with those in transport & hospitality secto….
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Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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RT @dredbeveridge: Stop smoking services are critical to reduce lung disease, heart disease and cancer for people living with #mentalillnes….
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Our recommendations: .1️⃣Protect funding for Tobacco Dependence Treatment Services .2️⃣Hold ICBs to account for implementation and maintenance .3️⃣Support expansion beyond core services .4️⃣Build local commissioning capacity on prevention.
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📈New ASH survey data shows 83% of NHS tobacco dependence treatment services face insecure futures, while six acute hospital trusts and two mental health trusts have begun decommissioning their tobacco dependence treatment services. 👉More detail:
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This report presents the findings from the third annual survey of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) conducted by Action on Smoking and Health and Cancer Research UK.
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🚨 In a powerful opinion piece in @bmj_latest .health leaders from @TheBMA, @RCPhysicians, @theRCN, @rcpsych, @MidwivesRCM & @RCObsGyn .have sounded the alarm over the threat of cuts to NHS tobacco dependence treatment services.
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RT @Garethiacobucci: Cuts to stop smoking services risk harming thousands and worsening maternity outcomes, doctors warn. Exclusive for @bm….
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Vulnerable patients in England are at risk from cuts to NHS smoking cessation services, medical leaders have warned. In an open letter to NHS England, published in The BMJ ,1 senior figures from...
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🚬No level of exposure is safe. Govt must pass the Tobacco & Vapes Bill and extend smokefree laws to protect all workers, especially those in the most affected sectors.
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Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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🚭 New ASH data reveals inequalities in second-hand smoke exposure at work. While 14% of people in GB report workplace exposure, the figure soars in particular industries.
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RT @FreshSmokeFree: The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is a vital chance to end smoking for future generations. It will prevent addiction, protect he….
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#4 Stubbornly high rates of youth vaping is undermining their use as smoking cessation tools. Vapes help adults quit smoking - but youth use is far too high, and misinformation is rampant. The Bill will allow us to target what’s driving youth uptake. 📉.
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Posts from ASH staff and colleagues on tobacco-related topics.
🚨The Tobacco & Vapes Bill still has no debate date in the House of Lords. Before recess, the Smokefree Action Coalition called on the Health Secretary to bring this vital legislation forward. Each day this week, we’ll highlight five key reasons why action is urgently needed.👇.
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#3 Nicotine Pouches urgently need regulation.There is no age of sale for these products (they can be legally sold to children), they are marketed looking like sweets and awareness amongst young people is now at a peak of 43%. 🚸.
ash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
🚨The Tobacco & Vapes Bill still has no debate date in the House of Lords. Before recess, the Smokefree Action Coalition called on the Health Secretary to bring this vital legislation forward. Each day this week, we’ll highlight five key reasons why action is urgently needed.👇.
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🚭Ending smoking in the UK requires bold action and evidence-based policies. ASH CEO discusses policies needed and the strong public support for action towards a smokefree UK.
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What would it take to end smoking in 20 years? asks Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
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#2 Marketing of heated tobacco to kids🚫 .Tobacco firms are illegally promoting heated tobacco - 24% of 11–17 year olds now know what these products are. The Bill will stop this and give government flexible powers to counter future industry innovation.
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The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
🚨The Tobacco & Vapes Bill still has no debate date in the House of Lords. Before recess, the Smokefree Action Coalition called on the Health Secretary to bring this vital legislation forward. Each day this week, we’ll highlight five key reasons why action is urgently needed.👇.
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#1 The Smokefree Generation = Prevention in Action . This world-first policy seeks to eliminate tobacco-related illness and inequality. The 10-year plan is clear: to improve health, boost the labour market, narrow inequality, and reduce NHS costs, prevention is essential 📊.
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🚨The Tobacco & Vapes Bill still has no debate date in the House of Lords. Before recess, the Smokefree Action Coalition called on the Health Secretary to bring this vital legislation forward. Each day this week, we’ll highlight five key reasons why action is urgently needed.👇.
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Great to visit Goodmayes Hospital today to see how they’re supporting mental health patients to stay smoke-free 🚭 Impressive work by @NELFT and their dedicated team of advisors 👏 #SmokeFree #NHS
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🚨The current levels of vaping in young people IS cause for concern. Vaping is not risk free and vapes contains nicotine which is addictive. This is why we need swift action by the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to end marketing of vapes to children.
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👀The Science Media Centre has detailed commentary from academic experts.
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📰There's widespread coverage of study looking at youth smoking and vaping today. While the findings are concerning, there’s a more complex relationship between smoking and vaping in young people and some of the headlines used are misleading. 👇.
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