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Working with partners to make London SmokeFree by 2030. https://www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/

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A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day.

To support No Smoking Day, 11 March, Stop Smoking London has created a video featuring Londoners sharing 'the day I quit',

πŸ“’ These can be used throughout the year. Download the videos: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

09.03.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Varenicline and Cytisine Toolkit for London Helping local systems to implement effective supply pathways.

Smokefree, Varenicline + Cytisinicline Webinar
The recording of the recent webinar around prescription only medications available through Smoke Free is available here:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/va...

#publichealth #smokingcessation #tobaccocontrol

24.02.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Middle-aged women from deprived backgrounds struggle to quit smoking Middle-aged women from more deprived backgrounds in Great Britain are significantly more likely to smoke and face greater challenges when trying to quit, according to a new study from researchers at U...

Really interesting and helpful evidence here from
@ucl.ac.uk to inform best practice re providing person-centred, tailored stop smoking support for all clients:

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...

12.02.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nicotine Pouches and Heat Not Burn Smokeless Tobacco Products Evidence, Risks and Policy Implications - Julia Robson, Smoking Cessation Consultant

Want to know more about Nicotine Pouches, Snus and Heat Not Burn Smokeless Tobacco Products?

*NEW* to our website: Smoking Cessation Consultant Julia Robson talks though each of these and looks at the evidence, risks and policy implications of each.

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/ni...

04.02.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reminder: Webinar covering the roll out of Varenicline and Cytisine in London through the Smoke Free app.

πŸ—“ Tuesday 27 January 2026
⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM

Please email us for the registration link: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/contact-us/

26.01.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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COPD and the idea of justice Join Professor Nick Hopkinson from the National Heart and Lung Institute for his Imperial Inaugural lecture.

Respiratory Medicine Prof and @ashorguk.bsky.social Chair Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social lecture: 'COPD and the idea of justice' @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

Weds 28 January at 5:50-6:30pm

Attend or access the livestream: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20195...

#publichealth #tobaccocontrol

26.01.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Six for 2026 campaign is currently running across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

You can download our partner comms pack to use through January here: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

07.01.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Comms pack for Local Authority, NHS and Stop Smoking Service Social Media Leads πŸ‘‡

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

05.01.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our New Year's campaign is back - this time with the addition of the Smoke Free app. The 'Six for 2026' comms pack is available to download from our website with pre-written posts, graphics and video in a range of formats. Just the thing for January: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

16.12.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
5 key messages on youth vaping
5 key messages on youth vaping YouTube video by ADPH London

London is taking action on youth vaping.
Our new Youth Vaping Position Statement developed with @lta-london.bsky.social sets out 5 key messages.
Watch the video and download the full statement
πŸ”—https://bit.ly/3MBT11a
Join us in creating a healthier future!

youtu.be/-rVBkdQBmEs?...

11.12.2025 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop smoking support for LGBTQ+ people in London Webinar recording for tobacco leads and healthcare professionals. Part of Stop Smoking London LGBTQ+ Week 2025

A New Webinar Recording: Supporting LGBTQ+ people to stop smoking is now available on our website:

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/lgbtq-w...

11.12.2025 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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London Youth Vaping Position Statement A clear, evidence-based framework for preventing youth vaping.

We’re proud to launch the London Youth Vaping Position Statement in partnership with @londonadph.bsky.social .

Watch the video from @Kirsten Watters FFPH from @camdencouncil.bsky.social, see the full statement and download the partner comms pack: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lo...

08.12.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Youth Vaping Position Statement for London
Youth Vaping Position Statement for London YouTube video by ADPH London

πŸ“’Working with @lta-london.bsky.social London Tobacco Alliance & partners, we've developed a Youth Vaping Position Statement to support strategic action across London camdencouncil.bsky.social DPH Kirsten Watters presents the statement and key messages: youtu.be/qrq6Ivp79dA
#YouthVaping #PublicHealth

03.12.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New evidence on nicotine and vaping published by @ashorguk.bsky.social. Useful background reading for anyone working in public health or youth services πŸ‘‡

ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-...

01.12.2025 11:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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When it comes to helping people #stopsmoking, who delivers the message is just as important as what the message is.

When clinicians lead the conversation, people listen.

Download videos including Professor Basky Thilaganathan from St Georges.

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

20.11.2025 12:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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British Museum drops tobacco sponsor after claims of WHO breach Money from Japan Tobacco International could have put institution at odds with agreement to not promote tobacco products

Great to see @britishmuseum.bsky.social finally cut financial ties with tobacco giant JTI.
As ASH Chair @copddoc.bsky.social says "It is completely unacceptable that the industry, which kills millions of people every year, is trying to launder its reputation...”
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...

19.11.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's day three of London Smoke Free Pregnancy week and it's great to see partners sharing videos like Annika's story and advice from professionals.

Download the partner pack: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

#tobaccocontrol #london #LDNSmokefreepreg

19.11.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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European governments urged to adopt generational sales tobacco ban at COP11 - Independent Nurse A generational sales ban on tobacco products, such as the one recently passed by Parliament in the UK, could be pivotal in reducing tobacco usage, study finds

Momentum is building for generational sales bans across Europe, following the lead of the UK.

www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/news...

18.11.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Quitting smoking is the best thing for you and your baby. This week is London Smoke Free Pregnancy Week.

Chief Midwife Nina Khazaezadeh about the effects of smoking while pregnant.

The campaign pack is on the Resources section of our website.

#LDNSmokefreepreg #publichealth #nhs

18.11.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s London Smoke Free #Pregnancy Week (17-21 November). Lots of tools + support are available to help #stopsmoking in pregnancy.

DOWNLOAD +share the partner pack:
πŸ‘‰ www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...

Campaign landing page:
πŸ‘‰ stopsmokinglondon.com/smoking-and-...

#LDNSmokefreepreg

17.11.2025 12:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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London Tobacco Alliance: Three Years On London Tobacco Alliance marks third anniversary with reflections and future direction.

If you missed it, a round up of last week's Celebrating Success and Looking Towards the Future event. πŸ‘‡

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-...

#publichealth #tobaccocontrol #london

13.11.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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#LTA3years ended with a panel discussion: What next for tobacco control in London?

Thoughts emerging:

πŸ“ŒNothing for us without us.
πŸ“ŒVery Brief Advice Training exists through the @ncsct.bsky.social and we need to make use of it
πŸ“Œ Not leaving anyone within the 10.4% smoking prevalence behind.

05.11.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meeting people where they are and through they love. Joe Fraser @nhselect.bsky.social discussed addressing health inequalities and a new campaign raising awareness of lung health and stopping smoking working with football clubs in London.

#LTA3years

05.11.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"You couldn't have a better example of moving from disease to prevention. We need to continue to be proactive in addressing inequalities and reaching people with the same energy and vigour."

Chris Streather at #LTA3years and the NHS 10 Year Plan

05.11.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What we learned from the Smoke Free app Evaluating Stop Smoking London’s digital stop smoking pilot.

A smoking cessation advisor in your pocket.

A summary qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the Smoke Free app pilot in London.

Download the summary and research reports πŸ‘‡

www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/smoke-f...

#LTA3years

05.11.2025 11:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Psychiatrist Ed Beveridge joined us by video. Ed championed working together as a community is key to continuing the downward trend in smoking.

youtu.be/3Vr7ixDeiT0?...

05.11.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liam Murphy, Head of Projects and Operations at LGBTQ HERO who we worked with on the UK's first ever campaign targeting LGBTQ+ communities in London.

The campaign covered venues, print and digital including Grindr meeting people where they are with messaging that resonated.

#LTA3years

05.11.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kirsten Watters FFPH, DPH Lead Children and Young People @londonadph.bsky.social presented on youth vaping - a position statement and resources for London.

This is the start of work across London, watch this space. #LTA3years

05.11.2025 11:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stuart Radnedge, Regional Coordinator, London Trading Standards presented on the impact of new legislation, illicit tobacco, vapes and shisha activity.

He also introduced the new Vapes Reporting Line for underage and illicit sales and education colleagues to get in touch.

#LTA3years

05.11.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@hazelcheeseman.bsky.social , Chief Executive of @ashorguk.bsky.social shared more on the Legislative Timetable for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, illicit Tobacco - debunking misinformation, a call for evidence to inform policy responses and priority areas for consultation. #LTA3years

05.11.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0