HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses: . Understanding Tobacco; Supporting Behaviour Change; Smoking and Financial Support; Smoking and Mental Health SCOTLAND'S CHARTER FOR A TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free

generation by 2034.

2021 VISION

Supporting information. There are around 887,000 smokers in Scotland. This is calculated by combining the percentage of current adult smokers (aged 16+) from the 2014 Scottish Household Survey (20%) with the National Records of Scotland’s mid-2014 population estimates for Scotland aged 16+ (4,436,318). 10,000 people die from smoking related illness each year, according to the Scottish Public IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and

SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland information brieflet developed with Fast Forward, outlining the very real dangers of smoking shisha SCHOOLS | ASH SCOTLAND Primary school. BBC Newsround smoking quiz; The British Heart Foundation (BHF) have a site specially for children; Secondary school. This leaflet, titled ‘Looking Hot, But Smoking’s Not,’ put together by Fast Forward, young people and NHS Lothian is aimed at 12-14 year olds.It features two teenage characters having a conversation about smoking. PLAIN PACKAGING CAMPAIGN CHANGING TOBACCO SUPPLY CULTURE In partnership with the Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland and ASH Scotland, STA members are contributing resources to share across Scotland TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses: . Understanding Tobacco; Supporting Behaviour Change; Smoking and Financial Support; Smoking and Mental Health SCOTLAND'S CHARTER FOR A TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free

generation by 2034.

2021 VISION

Supporting information. There are around 887,000 smokers in Scotland. This is calculated by combining the percentage of current adult smokers (aged 16+) from the 2014 Scottish Household Survey (20%) with the National Records of Scotland’s mid-2014 population estimates for Scotland aged 16+ (4,436,318). 10,000 people die from smoking related illness each year, according to the Scottish Public IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and

SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland information brieflet developed with Fast Forward, outlining the very real dangers of smoking shisha SCHOOLS | ASH SCOTLAND Primary school. BBC Newsround smoking quiz; The British Heart Foundation (BHF) have a site specially for children; Secondary school. This leaflet, titled ‘Looking Hot, But Smoking’s Not,’ put together by Fast Forward, young people and NHS Lothian is aimed at 12-14 year olds.It features two teenage characters having a conversation about smoking. PLAIN PACKAGING CAMPAIGN CHANGING TOBACCO SUPPLY CULTURE In partnership with the Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland and ASH Scotland, STA members are contributing resources to share across Scotland TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND Our vision is that everyone has the right to good health and to live free from the harm and inequality caused by smoking. ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. JUNE 2021 | ASH SCOTLAND Smoke-free and clean air campuses; Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke in the home; Resources for parents and carers; Smoking, young people and mental health MAY 2021 | ASH SCOTLAND Smoke-free and clean air campuses; Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke in the home; Resources for parents and carers; Smoking, young people and mental health FAST FACTS | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland's Information Service has produced a series of one page 'fast facts' on a range of tobacco-related topics. These are available to download in pdf format from the links below. APRIL 2021 | ASH SCOTLAND Smoke-free and clean air campuses; Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke in the home; Resources for parents and carers; Smoking, young people and mental health

2021 VISION

Supporting information. There are around 887,000 smokers in Scotland. This is calculated by combining the percentage of current adult smokers (aged 16+) from the 2014 Scottish Household Survey (20%) with the National Records of Scotland’s mid-2014 population estimates for Scotland aged 16+ (4,436,318). 10,000 people die from smoking related illness each year, according to the Scottish Public SCOTLAND'S CHARTER FOR A TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free

generation by 2034.

OUR ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY 2018 TO 2021 Download strategy doc as pdf Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. HELPING YOU BECOME A TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL By reviewing and updating the way tobacco education is delivered in school you can actively promote a smoke-free culture in your school. ASH Scotland's tobacco-free schools resources are linked to the Curriculum for Excellence and include a range of practical tools to deliver high quality education on smoking, health and wellbeing.. Tobacco-free schools resource pack SCHOOLS | ASH SCOTLAND Primary school. BBC Newsround smoking quiz; The British Heart Foundation (BHF) have a site specially for children; Secondary school. This leaflet, titled ‘Looking Hot, But Smoking’s Not,’ put together by Fast Forward, young people and NHS Lothian is aimed at 12-14 year olds.It features two teenage characters having a conversation about smoking. HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses : Understanding Tobacco. Supporting Behaviour Change. Smoking and Financial Support. Smoking and Mental Health. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Smoke-free Colleges and University Campuses. Second-hand smoke and smoke-free homes. Tobacco and Cannabis. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

STATISTICS | ASH SCOTLAND Time Period. Smoking attributable deaths per 100,000 population. Males. Females 2018. 9,360 (16% of all deaths) 308. 385. 231 SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND shisha bars which sell tobacco must be on the Scottish Tobacco Retailers Register and display the relevant signage. bars which sell lit, smoked tobacco-free shisha still need to comply with smoke-free legislation. it is illegal to supply shisha to under 18s. the global epidemic of shisha smoking is a serious public health problem. IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and.

TOBACCO CONTROL LEGISLATION IN SCOTLAND SMOKING CESSATION FIGURES FOR SCOTLAND TOBACCO AND LGBT COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses : Understanding Tobacco. Supporting Behaviour Change. Smoking and Financial Support. Smoking and Mental Health. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Smoke-free Colleges and University Campuses. Second-hand smoke and smoke-free homes. Tobacco and Cannabis. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

STATISTICS | ASH SCOTLAND Time Period. Smoking attributable deaths per 100,000 population. Males. Females 2018. 9,360 (16% of all deaths) 308. 385. 231 SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND shisha bars which sell tobacco must be on the Scottish Tobacco Retailers Register and display the relevant signage. bars which sell lit, smoked tobacco-free shisha still need to comply with smoke-free legislation. it is illegal to supply shisha to under 18s. the global epidemic of shisha smoking is a serious public health problem. IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and.

TOBACCO CONTROL LEGISLATION IN SCOTLAND SMOKING CESSATION FIGURES FOR SCOTLAND TOBACCO AND LGBT COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

CONTACT US | ASH SCOTLAND If you have any queries in relation to the work of ASH Scotland, please do get in touch with us and we will try to assist you. ASH Scotland. 8 Frederick Street. Edinburgh EH2 2HB. Tel. 0131 225 4725. Email. ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk. For media information please contact 0131 225 4725 or the out-of-hours number on 07776 142 299. RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS Further resources and support for Charter supporters. We can offer our Charter Supporters free guidance and support to improve the way they engage with people and communities around smoking, health, finances and inequality. If you’re looking for extra support with your Charter pledges please contact enquiries@ashscotland.org.uk. SCOTLAND'S CHARTER FOR A TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm. caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free generation by 2034. Over 380 organisations have pledged action to help create a tobacco-free Scotland. Pledge your support today. OUR ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY 2018 TO 2021 Our organisational strategy 2018 to 2021. Download strategy doc as pdf. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. Our vision is that everyone has the right to good health and to live free from the harm and inequality caused by smoking.

GO SMOKE-FREE

Stopping smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to improve their health and will immediately reduce risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and dementia. In addition a 20-a-day smoker paying £10 a packet will save over �3,650 a year, or a 10-a-day smoker £1,825 a year. Many thousands of

Scots

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, nicotine delivery devices or nicotine vaping products) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid often containing nicotine and flavourings into an inhalable form. ASH Scotland does not take a simplistic view either “for” or “against” electronic cigarettes. SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE Cancer Research UK video on tobacco industry tactics (above). November 2013 U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler commented that the tobacco industry in the United States “survives, and profits, from selling a highly addictive product which causes diseases that lead to a staggering number of deaths per year, an immeasurable amount of human suffering and economic loss, and a profound burden on UP IN SMOKE: TOBACCO ECONOMICS Up in Smoke. This report from ASH Scotland demonstrates that, based on a conservative analysis, the societal costs of tobacco use amount to nearly £1.1 billion in Scotland. It adds to the existing literature examining the costs and benefits of tobacco production, sale and consumption. In this analysis we calculate that tobacco-attributable HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses : Understanding Tobacco. Supporting Behaviour Change. Smoking and Financial Support. Smoking and Mental Health. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Smoke-free Colleges and University Campuses. Second-hand smoke and smoke-free homes. Tobacco and Cannabis. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

STATISTICS | ASH SCOTLAND Time Period. Smoking attributable deaths per 100,000 population. Males. Females 2018. 9,360 (16% of all deaths) 308. 385. 231 SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND shisha bars which sell tobacco must be on the Scottish Tobacco Retailers Register and display the relevant signage. bars which sell lit, smoked tobacco-free shisha still need to comply with smoke-free legislation. it is illegal to supply shisha to under 18s. the global epidemic of shisha smoking is a serious public health problem. IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and.

TOBACCO CONTROL LEGISLATION IN SCOTLAND SMOKING CESSATION FIGURES FOR SCOTLAND TOBACCO AND LGBT COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. HOMEPAGE | ASH SCOTLANDABOUT USWHAT WE DOWHAT YOU CAN DOTRAINING AND SERVICESNEWS & EVENTSGO SMOKE-FREE ASH Scotland (8 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 2HB. 0131 225 4725) is the leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use and

inequalities.

TRAINING AND SERVICES eLearning. ASH Scotland has produced the following eLearning training courses : Understanding Tobacco. Supporting Behaviour Change. Smoking and Financial Support. Smoking and Mental Health. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Smoke-free Colleges and University Campuses. Second-hand smoke and smoke-free homes. Tobacco and Cannabis. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

STATISTICS | ASH SCOTLAND Time Period. Smoking attributable deaths per 100,000 population. Males. Females 2018. 9,360 (16% of all deaths) 308. 385. 231 SHISHA | ASH SCOTLAND shisha bars which sell tobacco must be on the Scottish Tobacco Retailers Register and display the relevant signage. bars which sell lit, smoked tobacco-free shisha still need to comply with smoke-free legislation. it is illegal to supply shisha to under 18s. the global epidemic of shisha smoking is a serious public health problem. IMPROVING SCOTLAND’S HEALTH: 2021 AND BEYOND CROSS-PARTY The Improving Scotland's Health cross-party group brings MSPs, academics and campaigners together to improve Scotland's public health. The purpose of the group is: To take a solutions-oriented focus on how to improve the health of the people of Scotland by reducing the health harms caused by alcohol, tobacco, poor diet and

obesity and.

TOBACCO CONTROL LEGISLATION IN SCOTLAND SMOKING CESSATION FIGURES FOR SCOTLAND TOBACCO AND LGBT COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. ABOUT US | ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. We seek to improve health and quality of life by helping to create a society which supports young people in remaining tobacco-free, helps those who want to stop smoking, protects people

from second

CONTACT US | ASH SCOTLAND If you have any queries in relation to the work of ASH Scotland, please do get in touch with us and we will try to assist you. ASH Scotland. 8 Frederick Street. Edinburgh EH2 2HB. Tel. 0131 225 4725. Email. ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk. For media information please contact 0131 225 4725 or the out-of-hours number on 07776 142 299. RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS Further resources and support for Charter supporters. We can offer our Charter Supporters free guidance and support to improve the way they engage with people and communities around smoking, health, finances and inequality. If you’re looking for extra support with your Charter pledges please contact enquiries@ashscotland.org.uk. SCOTLAND'S CHARTER FOR A TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm. caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free generation by 2034. Over 380 organisations have pledged action to help create a tobacco-free Scotland. Pledge your support today. OUR ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY 2018 TO 2021 Our organisational strategy 2018 to 2021. Download strategy doc as pdf. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. Our vision is that everyone has the right to good health and to live free from the harm and inequality caused by smoking.

GO SMOKE-FREE

Stopping smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to improve their health and will immediately reduce risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and dementia. In addition a 20-a-day smoker paying £10 a packet will save over �3,650 a year, or a 10-a-day smoker £1,825 a year. Many thousands of

Scots

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, nicotine delivery devices or nicotine vaping products) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid often containing nicotine and flavourings into an inhalable form. ASH Scotland does not take a simplistic view either “for” or “against” electronic cigarettes. SHEILA DUFFY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sheila Duffy MA, Cert.Ed, DipLIS, HonMFPHChief Executive. Sheila Duffy became Chief Executive of ASH Scotland in January 2008. As such she has key responsibility for the organisation's strategic and operational direction. ASH Scotland is working towards a healthier Scotland, free from the harms and inequalities linked to tobacco use. TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE Cancer Research UK video on tobacco industry tactics (above). November 2013 U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler commented that the tobacco industry in the United States “survives, and profits, from selling a highly addictive product which causes diseases that lead to a staggering number of deaths per year, an immeasurable amount of human suffering and economic loss, and a profound burden on UP IN SMOKE: TOBACCO ECONOMICS Up in Smoke. This report from ASH Scotland demonstrates that, based on a conservative analysis, the societal costs of tobacco use amount to nearly £1.1 billion in Scotland. It adds to the existing literature examining the costs and benefits of tobacco production, sale and consumption. In this analysis we calculate that tobacco-attributable

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Following government guidance, ASH Scotland staff members are now working from home. This move has been taken so that we can do our part to ‘flatten the curve’, and delay the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. ASH Scotland will continue to operate our information service and will run other work and engagement projects in as uninterrupted a fashion as possible – excluding taking part in face-to-face meetings and/or training. If you have a query for any of our staff, please email: enquiries@ashscotland.org.uk, rather than phoning our offices, and we will make sure to get back to you. During these challenging times, we are joining our voice with that of the World Health Organization (WHO), and are urging people to BE SAFE, BE SMART, and BE KIND: BE SAFE: wash your hands regularly and follow advice on social distancing. Help your health by eating healthy, keeping physically active where you can, and stopping smoking. Be aware that smoking can worsen the impact of respiratory viruses. BE SMART: only share information from trusted sources and keep informed about what is happening in your local area. BE KIND: show compassion to others, practice self-care, and look out for the most vulnerable. For up-to-date information on COVID-19 visit: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/where-to-find-additional-support/ WELCOME TO ASH SCOTLAND ASH Scotland’s vision is of a healthier Scotland, free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused

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SMOKING AND MENTAL HEALTH Our IMPACT project provides free guidance, support and training for staff supporting adults with mental health problems about the harmful effects of smoking on mental health. HELPING YOUNG ADULTS ACHIEVE MORE The #befree campaign helps young adults to identify with being fitter, happier, better off and achieving more by being smoke-free. Our free materials are tailored to support professionals in youth work, colleges, universities and employability settings.

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DON'T BUY TOBACCO FOR KIDS Most young people who smoke get cigarettes from people they know. Our #notafavour campaign gets the message across that buying tobacco for young people is not doing them a favour.

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