Hazel Cheeseman
@hazelcheeseman.bsky.social
Chief Executive at UK public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) www.ash.org.uk
Off we go! #FCTCCOP11 plenary opens for 11th COP of the global tobacco treaty. Excited about what can be achieved in the next week
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Off we go! #FCTCCOP11 plenary opens for 11th COP of the global tobacco treaty. Excited about what can be achieved in the next week
Lots of local data to your teeth into too: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Lots of local data to your teeth into too: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
Progress has also been greatest in R&M occupations compared to managerial though not enough to close the gap
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Progress has also been greatest in R&M occupations compared to managerial though not enough to close the gap
Progress is not equal though. Biggest drops among the youngest - boding well for the success of the smokefree generation policy:
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Progress is not equal though. Biggest drops among the youngest - boding well for the success of the smokefree generation policy:
New official Gov data on smoking out this morning for 2024. It's good news - smoking rates continue to fall. Vaping is now more common than smoking, likely part of the reason for the continue drops.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
New official Gov data on smoking out this morning for 2024. It's good news - smoking rates continue to fall. Vaping is now more common than smoking, likely part of the reason for the continue drops.
Starting the week with a bang. Delighted the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in Parliament today and great to be talking about why it’s so important
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Starting the week with a bang. Delighted the Tobacco and Vapes Bill back in Parliament today and great to be talking about why it’s so important
Fewer young Europeans are drinking alcohol in part due to health concerns but the CEO of Diagio isn't buying it. Definitely not that people feel better when they don't consume your product... www.reuters.com/business/eur...
October 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Fewer young Europeans are drinking alcohol in part due to health concerns but the CEO of Diagio isn't buying it. Definitely not that people feel better when they don't consume your product... www.reuters.com/business/eur...
I've been offered an exciting new job in marketing!
August 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I've been offered an exciting new job in marketing!
Stumbled across a map of tobacco retail licence distribution in England in 1634 (for those wondering, the distribution in 21stC would be a blank map as no licence is needed to sell tobacco until government passes Tobacco and Vapes Bill)
August 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Stumbled across a map of tobacco retail licence distribution in England in 1634 (for those wondering, the distribution in 21stC would be a blank map as no licence is needed to sell tobacco until government passes Tobacco and Vapes Bill)
Stop smoking services have helped tackle inequality, generally breaking the ‘inverse care law’ – whereby health services are more likely to reach advantaged parts of the population than disadvantaged – and they also see similar levels of success across different groups in the population.
July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Stop smoking services have helped tackle inequality, generally breaking the ‘inverse care law’ – whereby health services are more likely to reach advantaged parts of the population than disadvantaged – and they also see similar levels of success across different groups in the population.
Services help people from all walks of life and of all ages but are more likely to see people in middle age.
Interestingly, quit success increases with age- proof that it’s never too late to stop.
Interestingly, quit success increases with age- proof that it’s never too late to stop.
July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Services help people from all walks of life and of all ages but are more likely to see people in middle age.
Interestingly, quit success increases with age- proof that it’s never too late to stop.
Interestingly, quit success increases with age- proof that it’s never too late to stop.
One big change since the pandemic? The rise of remote support.
It’s cost-effective, fits more easily into people’s lives, and delivers similar success rates to face-to-face support.
It’s cost-effective, fits more easily into people’s lives, and delivers similar success rates to face-to-face support.
July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
One big change since the pandemic? The rise of remote support.
It’s cost-effective, fits more easily into people’s lives, and delivers similar success rates to face-to-face support.
It’s cost-effective, fits more easily into people’s lives, and delivers similar success rates to face-to-face support.
There are lots of different ways to quit with services. Most do it with some kind of medication or nicotine vapes – and those people are most likely to succeed
July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
There are lots of different ways to quit with services. Most do it with some kind of medication or nicotine vapes – and those people are most likely to succeed
@ashorguk.bsky.social Deputy CE Caroline Cerny takes to the stage at the world conference on tobacco control #wctc
June 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
@ashorguk.bsky.social Deputy CE Caroline Cerny takes to the stage at the world conference on tobacco control #wctc
You know the World Conference on Tobacco has truly started when Prof Fong is on a ladder taking a group shot. Looking fwd to a great week!
June 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
You know the World Conference on Tobacco has truly started when Prof Fong is on a ladder taking a group shot. Looking fwd to a great week!
@ashorguk.bsky.social , @aha-uk.bsky.social & @oha-updates.bsky.social are calling on govt to match the public mood with action to create a healthier society. Read more here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
May 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
@ashorguk.bsky.social , @aha-uk.bsky.social & @oha-updates.bsky.social are calling on govt to match the public mood with action to create a healthier society. Read more here: ash.org.uk/media-centre...
APPG on Smoking and Health publish report today on how the government can make smoking obsolete. Top line recommendations here
April 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
APPG on Smoking and Health publish report today on how the government can make smoking obsolete. Top line recommendations here
Great webinar this morning with LGA, ADPH and others on what local government can do to accelerate progress on smoking. Sharing insights from the latest @ashorguk.bsky.social report on local tobacco control: ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-...
December 17, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Great webinar this morning with LGA, ADPH and others on what local government can do to accelerate progress on smoking. Sharing insights from the latest @ashorguk.bsky.social report on local tobacco control: ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-...
Great to be with CMO and PH Minister and 400+ others at lunch to talk about the impressive new Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Find out more about where we go next here: ash.org.uk/media-centre... and bring on second reading tomorrow!
November 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Great to be with CMO and PH Minister and 400+ others at lunch to talk about the impressive new Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Find out more about where we go next here: ash.org.uk/media-centre... and bring on second reading tomorrow!
Imperial profits up though volumes fall. House always seems to win when you're the tobacco industry. Stopping the immense profitability of this 'industry' should be a government priority: www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
November 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Imperial profits up though volumes fall. House always seems to win when you're the tobacco industry. Stopping the immense profitability of this 'industry' should be a government priority: www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Great insights from @felly500.bsky.social at launch of 10 year health plan this evening
October 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Great insights from @felly500.bsky.social at launch of 10 year health plan this evening
Yesterday I spoke at the launch of a book by www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk to help people with learning disability to quit smoking. Fascinating to see how it was co-produced and the need for it. NHS, social care and pubic health services are all failing this population when it comes to smoking.
October 18, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Yesterday I spoke at the launch of a book by www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk to help people with learning disability to quit smoking. Fascinating to see how it was co-produced and the need for it. NHS, social care and pubic health services are all failing this population when it comes to smoking.
Last night I spoke at the @ashorguk.bsky.social AGM and gave my first Chief Executive speech. We said goodbye to Deborah Arnott after 21 incredible years at the helm. Few people can claim to have had as much impact on a nation's health than Deborah.
October 1, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Last night I spoke at the @ashorguk.bsky.social AGM and gave my first Chief Executive speech. We said goodbye to Deborah Arnott after 21 incredible years at the helm. Few people can claim to have had as much impact on a nation's health than Deborah.
Love Private Eye
September 14, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Love Private Eye
The leading causes of preventable death are driven by commercial interests. Industry influence on policy is often unchecked. Our report with @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA shows common arguments made to oppose regulations: www.ash.org.uk/resources/view/killer-tactics and we made a bingo card too
September 6, 2024 at 11:37 AM
The leading causes of preventable death are driven by commercial interests. Industry influence on policy is often unchecked. Our report with @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA shows common arguments made to oppose regulations: www.ash.org.uk/resources/view/killer-tactics and we made a bingo card too