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Peter Lamb MP @delivering4crawley.bsky.social is absolutely right- the Government is taking action to reduce the appeal of vapes to children- something which is long overdue. But, as he says, a balance must be struck to make sure that vapes remain available for adult smokers who want to quit.
MP Peter Lamb welcomes new measures to protect children from vapingSee the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-worldwww.sussexexpress.co.uk💻 You can add your response to the consultation here: www.gov.uk/government/c... 📊 For more new data on the usage of vaping products, see ASH's adult vaping factsheet and youth vaping factsheets: 🔗 ash.org.uk/resources/vi... 🔗 ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and displayProposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.www.gov.ukASH Public Affairs Lead Helen Duffy argues that if the PM is looking to tax "businesses that do not make a positive contribution to local communities" then big tobacco should be the top of his list. ash.org.uk/media-centre...
If Andy Burnham is looking to tax businesses that ‘do not make a positive contribution to society’, he should start with big tobacco - ASHAction on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.ash.org.ukRead the report here 👇 ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
Ending smoking inequality: An action plan to reduce poverty and improve health - ASHThis report sets out a comprehensive strategy to tackle smoking-related inequalities and ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from progress towards a smokefree society. It supports the Smokefree A...ash.org.ukIt's so exciting to have someone in No 10 that really understands that ending smoking can free people from a lifetime of addiction and who has such a strong track record of doing just that. 🚭
Greater Manchester wins global award for leadership in creating a smokefree city-regionGreater Manchester wins global award for leadership in recognition of its efforts to reduce smoking rates and create a smokefree city-region.gmintegratedcare.org.ukASH looks forward to working with the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social. The UK is leading the world with the creation of the smokefree generation from January next year. We look forward to working together to end the tobacco epidemic and save lives.
The King's FundSarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to Yvette Cooper's appointment as new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. 👉https://bit.ly/4bBxK1f
"Greater openness is an important safeguard against undue influence..." Together with @oha-updates.bsky.social & @aha-uk.bsky.social we have welcomed @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social recommendations on lobbying. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Protect public health policies from lobbying firms | LetterLetters: Caroline Cerny, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner welcome the ethics watchdog’s recommendations to improve transparency around lobbyingwww.theguardian.comThe consultation is live until the 2nd October, and is available here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and displayProposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.www.gov.uk