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Smoking and vaping

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�鶹��ý responds to worrying reports that upcoming smoking action plan is to be scrapped

11 October 2022

We have been made aware of concerning reports that the upcoming smoking action plan is due to be scrapped. While the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed no such decision has been made, the publication date for this plan is still unknown.

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Tightening rules on advertising and promoting vaping products consultation response

In April 2022, we responded to a Scottish Government consultation on the advertising and promotion of vaping products in Scotland. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

Health policy

Smoking and vaping

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�鶹��ý responds to ‘Making smoking obsolete’, an independent review into smokefree 2030 policies

10 June 2022

On 9th June 2022, an independent report titled “Making smoking obsolete” was published making recommendations to the UK government to reach its objective for England to be smokefree by 2030.

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Tobacco control strategy and delivery plan (Wales) consultation response

In March 2022 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the Tobacco control strategy and delivery plan for Wales. This page provides a summary, and you can download our full response.

Respiratory medicine

Public health

Smoking and vaping

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Welsh Government launches its consultation, A Smoke-free Wales

10 November 2021

The target of the Welsh Government's long term tobacco control strategy, is a smoke-free Wales by 2030, or less than 5% of the population smoking. The �鶹��ý welcomes this announcement.

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We can’t be complacent in stubbing out smoking among young people

18 March 2020

The overall rates of smoking among UK adults and young people have declined in recent decades. Legislation around the consumption, sale and advertisement of cigarettes has become tighter, and wide-reaching public health campaigns have taken effect.

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We need to invest in better smoking cessation services for pregnant women

7 March 2020

A good start in life is critical for health—and this story begins before birth. The WHO states that monitoring maternal and child health during pregnancy is critical, and that smoking is one of the most important modifiable lifestyle choices during this period.

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E-cigarette use or vaping: reporting suspected adverse reactions

2 March 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is requesting that healthcare professionals report any suspected side effects or safety concerns with e-cigarettes and the e-liquids used for vaping to the Yellow Card Scheme.

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Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children

28 January 2020

A joint report by �鶹��ý and the Royal College of Physicians suggests we need to do more to improve the quality of our indoor air.

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�鶹��ý Scotland responds to the Scottish Health Survey 2018

25 September 2019

The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and is designed to make a major contribution to the monitoring of health in Scotland. �鶹��ý Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.