ASH Scotland
@ashscotland.bsky.social
We are a Scottish charity and our vision is of a healthier Scotland, free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco and related products.
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Our recent Learning Event recordings are now live.
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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📢 Bookings are open for our final Members Network meeting of 2025!
We are delighted to be joined by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social, @fastforwardscot.bsky.social and @ashscotland.bsky.social to explore how we support young people to make healthier choices ✅
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/4o6n0vh
We are delighted to be joined by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social, @fastforwardscot.bsky.social and @ashscotland.bsky.social to explore how we support young people to make healthier choices ✅
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/4o6n0vh
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
📢 Bookings are open for our final Members Network meeting of 2025!
We are delighted to be joined by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social, @fastforwardscot.bsky.social and @ashscotland.bsky.social to explore how we support young people to make healthier choices ✅
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/4o6n0vh
We are delighted to be joined by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social, @fastforwardscot.bsky.social and @ashscotland.bsky.social to explore how we support young people to make healthier choices ✅
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/4o6n0vh
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TCRG Co-Director Dr. Allen Gallagher speaks about our important work to identify efforts by the tobacco industry to interfere with proceedings at #FCTCCOP11.
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
TCRG Co-Director Dr. Allen Gallagher speaks about our important work to identify efforts by the tobacco industry to interfere with proceedings at #FCTCCOP11.
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
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Filters don’t protect smokers — and they create one of the world’s largest sources of plastic pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Filters don’t protect smokers — and they create one of the world’s largest sources of plastic pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
🫁World COPD Day🚭
Smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD.
Around nine in 10 cases of COPD are linked to tobacco.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and reduce your risk of developing COPD.
Visit quityourway.scot to get support.
Smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD.
Around nine in 10 cases of COPD are linked to tobacco.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and reduce your risk of developing COPD.
Visit quityourway.scot to get support.
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🫁World COPD Day🚭
Smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD.
Around nine in 10 cases of COPD are linked to tobacco.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and reduce your risk of developing COPD.
Visit quityourway.scot to get support.
Smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD.
Around nine in 10 cases of COPD are linked to tobacco.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and reduce your risk of developing COPD.
Visit quityourway.scot to get support.
Want to get facts about smoking and vaping during pregnancy?
We've created a range of resources to help midwives and healthcare workers who support expectant mothers on their journey through pregnancy.
Find the resources here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
We've created a range of resources to help midwives and healthcare workers who support expectant mothers on their journey through pregnancy.
Find the resources here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Want to get facts about smoking and vaping during pregnancy?
We've created a range of resources to help midwives and healthcare workers who support expectant mothers on their journey through pregnancy.
Find the resources here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
We've created a range of resources to help midwives and healthcare workers who support expectant mothers on their journey through pregnancy.
Find the resources here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
Our recent Learning Event recordings are now live.
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our recent Learning Event recordings are now live.
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Follow the link to understand how a levy could hold the tobacco industry accountable, and find out about the impact of second-hand aerosol exposure during pregnancy.
Watch both on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
COP11 takes place 17 to 22 November in Geneva where members will advance global tobacco control policies.
Read about interference attempts by the tobacco industry ahead of COP11 and MOP4 on @uniofbathnews.bsky.social's Tobacco Tactics website.
www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Read about interference attempts by the tobacco industry ahead of COP11 and MOP4 on @uniofbathnews.bsky.social's Tobacco Tactics website.
www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Interference around COP 11 & MOP 4 - Tobacco Tactics
Background The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is an international treaty that aims to reduce the supply and demand of tobacco. The WHO FCTC includes a specific obligation, Arti...
www.tobaccotactics.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
COP11 takes place 17 to 22 November in Geneva where members will advance global tobacco control policies.
Read about interference attempts by the tobacco industry ahead of COP11 and MOP4 on @uniofbathnews.bsky.social's Tobacco Tactics website.
www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Read about interference attempts by the tobacco industry ahead of COP11 and MOP4 on @uniofbathnews.bsky.social's Tobacco Tactics website.
www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
🫁 #WorldPneumoniaDay 🫁
Smoking puts you at greater risk of health harms - people who smoke are twice as likely to get pneumonia.
To reduce the risk to your health, consider stopping smoking.
If you want support to stop, visit quityourway.scot
Smoking puts you at greater risk of health harms - people who smoke are twice as likely to get pneumonia.
To reduce the risk to your health, consider stopping smoking.
If you want support to stop, visit quityourway.scot
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🫁 #WorldPneumoniaDay 🫁
Smoking puts you at greater risk of health harms - people who smoke are twice as likely to get pneumonia.
To reduce the risk to your health, consider stopping smoking.
If you want support to stop, visit quityourway.scot
Smoking puts you at greater risk of health harms - people who smoke are twice as likely to get pneumonia.
To reduce the risk to your health, consider stopping smoking.
If you want support to stop, visit quityourway.scot
The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index has been published today, with the UK now ranked 17 out of 100 countries.
The improved score for 2025 indicates the positive work towards protecting public health, but challenges remain.
Read our CEO Sheila Duffy's call for action - bit.ly/4oSnh6t
The improved score for 2025 indicates the positive work towards protecting public health, but challenges remain.
Read our CEO Sheila Duffy's call for action - bit.ly/4oSnh6t
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index has been published today, with the UK now ranked 17 out of 100 countries.
The improved score for 2025 indicates the positive work towards protecting public health, but challenges remain.
Read our CEO Sheila Duffy's call for action - bit.ly/4oSnh6t
The improved score for 2025 indicates the positive work towards protecting public health, but challenges remain.
Read our CEO Sheila Duffy's call for action - bit.ly/4oSnh6t
📢 Open call for evidence 📢
While the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is scrutinised in the House of Lords, there's a chance to provide evidence to the UK Gov's Dept of Health & Social Care to inform development of proposals to be included in a consultation!
Help shape potential proposals - bit.ly/3JzWQCZ
While the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is scrutinised in the House of Lords, there's a chance to provide evidence to the UK Gov's Dept of Health & Social Care to inform development of proposals to be included in a consultation!
Help shape potential proposals - bit.ly/3JzWQCZ
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 Open call for evidence 📢
While the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is scrutinised in the House of Lords, there's a chance to provide evidence to the UK Gov's Dept of Health & Social Care to inform development of proposals to be included in a consultation!
Help shape potential proposals - bit.ly/3JzWQCZ
While the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is scrutinised in the House of Lords, there's a chance to provide evidence to the UK Gov's Dept of Health & Social Care to inform development of proposals to be included in a consultation!
Help shape potential proposals - bit.ly/3JzWQCZ
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🌍This year, we are celebrating a historic milestone — 20 years of the first-ever @who.int treaty.
The WHO FCTC marks 2 decades of saving lives, advancing health, and driving global action against tobacco.
20 years later, the WHO FCTC continues to save lives.
#FCTC20Years #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives
The WHO FCTC marks 2 decades of saving lives, advancing health, and driving global action against tobacco.
20 years later, the WHO FCTC continues to save lives.
#FCTC20Years #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🌍This year, we are celebrating a historic milestone — 20 years of the first-ever @who.int treaty.
The WHO FCTC marks 2 decades of saving lives, advancing health, and driving global action against tobacco.
20 years later, the WHO FCTC continues to save lives.
#FCTC20Years #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives
The WHO FCTC marks 2 decades of saving lives, advancing health, and driving global action against tobacco.
20 years later, the WHO FCTC continues to save lives.
#FCTC20Years #WeAre20 #FCTCSavesLives
Find our new smoking and vaping during pregnancy resources online now!
We've launched a new series of resources including an animated video, infographics and an e-learning module.
Find them here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
We've launched a new series of resources including an animated video, infographics and an e-learning module.
Find them here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Find our new smoking and vaping during pregnancy resources online now!
We've launched a new series of resources including an animated video, infographics and an e-learning module.
Find them here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
We've launched a new series of resources including an animated video, infographics and an e-learning module.
Find them here - bit.ly/3L1HMOW
"Profits are as addictive as the tobacco products being sold by these companies."
Missed out on our Learning Event which explored a tobacco industry levy with Dr Rob Branston?
Catch the recording here - bit.ly/4oaTyVJ
Missed out on our Learning Event which explored a tobacco industry levy with Dr Rob Branston?
Catch the recording here - bit.ly/4oaTyVJ
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
"Profits are as addictive as the tobacco products being sold by these companies."
Missed out on our Learning Event which explored a tobacco industry levy with Dr Rob Branston?
Catch the recording here - bit.ly/4oaTyVJ
Missed out on our Learning Event which explored a tobacco industry levy with Dr Rob Branston?
Catch the recording here - bit.ly/4oaTyVJ
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On Sunday #TobaccoSlaveFilm will be screened at the Globale Mittelhessen film festival in Giessen, Germany.
This documentary exposes the plight of tobacco farmers in Malawi and lets them share, in their words, what a life of growing tobacco is really like.
exposetobacco.org/campaigns/to...
This documentary exposes the plight of tobacco farmers in Malawi and lets them share, in their words, what a life of growing tobacco is really like.
exposetobacco.org/campaigns/to...
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
On Sunday #TobaccoSlaveFilm will be screened at the Globale Mittelhessen film festival in Giessen, Germany.
This documentary exposes the plight of tobacco farmers in Malawi and lets them share, in their words, what a life of growing tobacco is really like.
exposetobacco.org/campaigns/to...
This documentary exposes the plight of tobacco farmers in Malawi and lets them share, in their words, what a life of growing tobacco is really like.
exposetobacco.org/campaigns/to...
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth!
Smoking is a risk factor of developing breast cancer.
To reduce your risk, get free help and advice on stopping smoking from quityourway.scot
Smoking is a risk factor of developing breast cancer.
To reduce your risk, get free help and advice on stopping smoking from quityourway.scot
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth!
Smoking is a risk factor of developing breast cancer.
To reduce your risk, get free help and advice on stopping smoking from quityourway.scot
Smoking is a risk factor of developing breast cancer.
To reduce your risk, get free help and advice on stopping smoking from quityourway.scot
Our Learning Event takes place tomorrow morning!
Register now and tune in at 10:30am on Tuesday.
Secure your spot here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
Register now and tune in at 10:30am on Tuesday.
Secure your spot here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our Learning Event takes place tomorrow morning!
Register now and tune in at 10:30am on Tuesday.
Secure your spot here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
Register now and tune in at 10:30am on Tuesday.
Secure your spot here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
The 2024 Scottish Health Survey results today reveal there has been no change in Scotland's overall smoking prevalence since 2023, with 14% of adults found to be current smokers.
We're calling for greater transparency of the Scottish Government's funding for Quit Your Way services. bit.ly/4hpNJRQ
We're calling for greater transparency of the Scottish Government's funding for Quit Your Way services. bit.ly/4hpNJRQ
October 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The 2024 Scottish Health Survey results today reveal there has been no change in Scotland's overall smoking prevalence since 2023, with 14% of adults found to be current smokers.
We're calling for greater transparency of the Scottish Government's funding for Quit Your Way services. bit.ly/4hpNJRQ
We're calling for greater transparency of the Scottish Government's funding for Quit Your Way services. bit.ly/4hpNJRQ
Our Learning Event in November provides insights on effects of secondhand e-cigarette vapour during pregnancy, how a smoking cessation service supports pregnant women, and we'll showcase our new resources on smoking and pregnancy.
📅 Tuesday 4 November
🕰️ 14:00-15:30
Register now - bit.ly/4gACKEU
📅 Tuesday 4 November
🕰️ 14:00-15:30
Register now - bit.ly/4gACKEU
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Our Learning Event in November provides insights on effects of secondhand e-cigarette vapour during pregnancy, how a smoking cessation service supports pregnant women, and we'll showcase our new resources on smoking and pregnancy.
📅 Tuesday 4 November
🕰️ 14:00-15:30
Register now - bit.ly/4gACKEU
📅 Tuesday 4 November
🕰️ 14:00-15:30
Register now - bit.ly/4gACKEU
Our e-newsletter is hitting inboxes next week - sign up now to hear the latest news, survey results and events from ASH Scotland.
Make sure you're on the list - bit.ly/4aJlmJG
Make sure you're on the list - bit.ly/4aJlmJG
October 16, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Our e-newsletter is hitting inboxes next week - sign up now to hear the latest news, survey results and events from ASH Scotland.
Make sure you're on the list - bit.ly/4aJlmJG
Make sure you're on the list - bit.ly/4aJlmJG
To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 we're raising awareness of the impact smoking has on mental health.
Check out our information briefing - bit.ly/4cWcBwZ
For support to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot
#WMHD #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
Check out our information briefing - bit.ly/4cWcBwZ
For support to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot
#WMHD #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 we're raising awareness of the impact smoking has on mental health.
Check out our information briefing - bit.ly/4cWcBwZ
For support to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot
#WMHD #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
Check out our information briefing - bit.ly/4cWcBwZ
For support to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot
#WMHD #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
ASH Scotland is hosting a Learning Event on Tuesday 28 October.
Join us as Dr Rob Branston (University of Bath) explores how tobacco corporations can be held financially accountable for the damage done by their products through a levy on producer profits.
Sign up to attend here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
Join us as Dr Rob Branston (University of Bath) explores how tobacco corporations can be held financially accountable for the damage done by their products through a levy on producer profits.
Sign up to attend here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
ASH Scotland is hosting a Learning Event on Tuesday 28 October.
Join us as Dr Rob Branston (University of Bath) explores how tobacco corporations can be held financially accountable for the damage done by their products through a levy on producer profits.
Sign up to attend here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
Join us as Dr Rob Branston (University of Bath) explores how tobacco corporations can be held financially accountable for the damage done by their products through a levy on producer profits.
Sign up to attend here - bit.ly/4gACKEU
📈 New survey findings show that youth vaping prevalence remains high in Scotland.
ASH Scotland is urging Westminster politicians to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a matter of urgency to address this major public health concern.
Read more - bit.ly/47dHGMx
ASH Scotland is urging Westminster politicians to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a matter of urgency to address this major public health concern.
Read more - bit.ly/47dHGMx
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📈 New survey findings show that youth vaping prevalence remains high in Scotland.
ASH Scotland is urging Westminster politicians to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a matter of urgency to address this major public health concern.
Read more - bit.ly/47dHGMx
ASH Scotland is urging Westminster politicians to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a matter of urgency to address this major public health concern.
Read more - bit.ly/47dHGMx
We're supporting @povertyalliance.org's call to solve poverty in Scotland during #ChallengePoverty Week.
The most deprived areas experience much higher rates of smoking, compounding health and financial inequalities.
Read about inequalities driven by smoking bit.ly/3WkFXjo
#WeDemandBetter #CPW25
The most deprived areas experience much higher rates of smoking, compounding health and financial inequalities.
Read about inequalities driven by smoking bit.ly/3WkFXjo
#WeDemandBetter #CPW25
October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We're supporting @povertyalliance.org's call to solve poverty in Scotland during #ChallengePoverty Week.
The most deprived areas experience much higher rates of smoking, compounding health and financial inequalities.
Read about inequalities driven by smoking bit.ly/3WkFXjo
#WeDemandBetter #CPW25
The most deprived areas experience much higher rates of smoking, compounding health and financial inequalities.
Read about inequalities driven by smoking bit.ly/3WkFXjo
#WeDemandBetter #CPW25
Check out the new information briefing on our website!
We explore the complex relationship between tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Learn more about how the harmful use of alcohol and drugs can be impacted by smoking - bit.ly/3WjyFeI
We explore the complex relationship between tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Learn more about how the harmful use of alcohol and drugs can be impacted by smoking - bit.ly/3WjyFeI
October 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Check out the new information briefing on our website!
We explore the complex relationship between tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Learn more about how the harmful use of alcohol and drugs can be impacted by smoking - bit.ly/3WjyFeI
We explore the complex relationship between tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Learn more about how the harmful use of alcohol and drugs can be impacted by smoking - bit.ly/3WjyFeI
With the latest smoking cessation figures published by Public Health Scotland showing an increase in the total number of quit smoking attempts, ASH Scotland is calling for more transparency by the Scottish Government regarding funding for smoking cessation services.
Read more - bit.ly/3WjiXA8
Read more - bit.ly/3WjiXA8
September 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
With the latest smoking cessation figures published by Public Health Scotland showing an increase in the total number of quit smoking attempts, ASH Scotland is calling for more transparency by the Scottish Government regarding funding for smoking cessation services.
Read more - bit.ly/3WjiXA8
Read more - bit.ly/3WjiXA8