This report by ASH and the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group highlights the need to tackle smoking in pregnancy as national rates have not significantly decreased. It presents 22 recommendations to achieve the smokefree 2030 goal, emphasizing overcoming variation, training needs, community interv

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A regional pilot program in North East and North Cumbria is aiding over 85,000 NHS staff across 11 NHS Foundation Trusts to quit smoking. The initiative aims to reduce the smoking prevalence of 14.8% in the region and address the estimated £206 million annual cost of staff smoking to the NHS. Vario

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A Smokefree Trust prohibits smoking on-site and provides evidence-based treatment for tobacco dependence. This policy is crucial due to the health risks associated with smoking, including premature death, increased hospital admissions, and high healthcare costs. As a healthcare organization, promoti

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The Maternity Transformation Programme under the NHS Long Term Plan aims to tackle tobacco dependence and promote a smokefree generation. Key components include interventions based on NICE guidance, intensive behavioral advice, nicotine replacement therapy, and targeted support for pregnant smokers.

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England's South West Clinical Senate presented a comprehensive plan to achieve a smoke-free generation by reducing smoking rates across different demographics. The plan focuses on national ambitions, progress made so far, and targeted actions in prevention, support for quitting, eliminating variatio

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In this presentation, Sarah Hepworth and Deborah Arnott provide essential information on vaping and young people to help teachers facilitate informed discussions in classrooms. The toolkit includes posters, animations, and presentations for classroom debates, as well as resources for parents. Findin

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The ASH Lived Experience Group, composed of individuals with firsthand experience of mental health issues and smoking, reflect on the challenges related to implementing smokefree policies in mental health settings. They emphasize the importance of staff support, long-term health focus, and cultural

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Detailed review and implementation of a smokefree policy at TEWV NHS Foundation Trust, including key elements for preparation, time frames for implementation, development of relevant information and training provision. The Trustwide audit in January 2017 showed a significant reduction in smoking rat

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Join the chaired session by Dr. Clea Harmer of Sands in partnership with the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group, featuring discussions on delivering a smokefree start for children post-COVID-19. The agenda includes key topics like reintroducing CO monitoring, rapid evidence updates on nicotine, in

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