Hazel Cheeseman
@hazelcheeseman.bsky.social
Chief Executive at UK public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) www.ash.org.uk
Reposted by Hazel Cheeseman
ASH CE @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social said:
"Govt needs to accelerate progress, invest in what works, and support communities where smoking rates remain high. We need a new strategy, alongside the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, with clear targets and renewed ambition."
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
"Govt needs to accelerate progress, invest in what works, and support communities where smoking rates remain high. We need a new strategy, alongside the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, with clear targets and renewed ambition."
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
Fall in smoking means more people now vape than smoke - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
ash.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
ASH CE @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social said:
"Govt needs to accelerate progress, invest in what works, and support communities where smoking rates remain high. We need a new strategy, alongside the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, with clear targets and renewed ambition."
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
"Govt needs to accelerate progress, invest in what works, and support communities where smoking rates remain high. We need a new strategy, alongside the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, with clear targets and renewed ambition."
ash.org.uk/media-centre...
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:
Our letter to political parties highlights the importance of getting on with legislation www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Over 1,200 health leaders call for swift passage of UK tobacco and vapes bill
Experts publish letter as peers prepare to scrutinise draft legislation six months after its second Commons reading
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Our letter to political parties highlights the importance of getting on with legislation www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Can’t read more than the extract here Duncan but why single out Leigh Day? Lawyers for industry are just as litigious and their impact on civil servants can be just as chilling to policy change. Tobacco companies take governments to court exactly for this purpose.
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Can’t read more than the extract here Duncan but why single out Leigh Day? Lawyers for industry are just as litigious and their impact on civil servants can be just as chilling to policy change. Tobacco companies take governments to court exactly for this purpose.