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Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · 2d

My son loves looking at the ads on the tube 🚇 always spotting his favourite musicals 🎶

He saw this one and went "ooh sweets" 🍬

Trading standards are right: shorturl.at/I6yN1
We urgently need regulation for nicotine pouches to stop them being sold and marketed to children

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Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · 6d

What's it like to work for a public health charity? 😬

I was a few cigarette butts short for our photo op for MPs on weds.

Unfortunately it is REALLY easy to find some 🚬

"Filters" are the most littered item on the planet and my neighbourhood is no exception.

🚭

Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · 10d

🧸"Wow mum that looks amazing, can I have one?"
🍬 11g of sugar per pouch (60% of a 5yo's RDA)
⁉️ How does this pass TFL's #junkfood ad ban? 🤨
🚫 And if we're being serious, why does this product even exist? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Who needs jelly on the go 🤣
#publichealth #ultraprocessedkids #upf

Reposted by Helen Duffy

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 11d

We are appalled that public service broadcaster the BBC continues to provide a platform for tobacco industry giant, British American Tobacco, to lobby against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill.
So we fixed the headline for them...

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Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · 20d

Another day, another example of inappropriate nicotine product placement 😒

Shops shouldn't be putting labubus next to products that are for smoking cessation. Vapes are not toys! 🪀

This is why we need the Tobacco & Vapes Bill! 🧾

Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · 20d

Such good news to see this Bill (finally!) getting the Parliamentary time it needs 👏

Major kudos needs to go to all the peers who have been advocating for this landmark Bill and all the tireless campaigners in public health.

Let's get it done 🚭

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 FANTASTIC news...

🚭 The Tobacco & Vapes Bill will begin Committee stage in the House of Lords on Mon 27 Oct.

This landmark legislation is a huge win for public health. We're looking forward to supporting peers with the evidence they need for strong, evidence-based policy making.

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Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · Jul 30

Such a privilege to visit NELFT this morning and see the incredible work they do every day supporting mental health patients.

I especially loved these uplifting signs- co-produced with patients- to celebrate and take pride in their smokefree status 🚭👏

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · Jul 30

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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Helen Duffy @helenduffyash.bsky.social · Apr 24

Last night the House of Lords debated the Tobacco and Vapes Bill for the first time in an incredibly powerful, emotive and thoughtful debate of almost 6 hours.

If you missed it see this thread from ASH on some of the kye points raised.

Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · Apr 24

🚨Yesterday the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was debated in the House of Lords for the first time. Many peers shared their powerful lived experience in support of the Bill alongside their support for the policies it contains.

👇Read on for a rundown of some of the points discussed...

Tobacco and Vapes Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill' on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

hansard.parliament.uk

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