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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Stopping smoking is one step you can take to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Find evidence of the link between smoking and dementia risk and details about how to support people with dementia who smoke in our new factsheet.
bit.ly/4eTLdEa
Today marks the first anniversary of Scotland's ban on disposable vapes!
Together with @lesswastelaura.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social and @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social, we're reflecting on the progress and challenges to reduce smoking and nicotine products litter.
Read more bit.ly/4nZP2Kk
We've created a guide to the Tobacco and Vapes Act for young people.
You can find details of the legislation, FAQs and information about how this will impact youths in Scotland.
Find it here - bit.ly/4nERhm8
Our next Youth Conversations Hub event focuses on fire safety and nicotine products.
If you work with young people in Scotland and want to learn more about this topic, you can sign up here to attend - bit.ly/3W5CULx
The 2026 World No Tobacco Day theme is Unmask the Appeal: countering tobacco and nicotine addiction.
ASH Scotland supports the campaign by working to expose tobacco industry products introducing youth people to addiction.
#WNTD2026 #WNDT
In an article published today Lord McConnell calls for restrictions on displays and promotions of vapes.
ASH Scotland supports this, calling for urgent regulatory actions to protect children from harms caused by vapes.
Watch ASH Scotland's interview with Lord McConnell - bit.ly/4fUQQ1Q
We are calling on the new Scottish Government to demonstrate strong political will and leadership by prioritising investment to tackle tobacco-related harms and inequalities, especially in our poorest communities.
Read more in @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2612233...
Our next Youth Conversations Hub event takes place on Wednesday 3 June, when we'll be exploring fire safety and nicotine products.
If you work with young people in Scotland, sign up to attend here - bit.ly/3W5CULx
Want to broaden your knowledge on nicotine pouches?
We have a new e-learning module.
Find out more about the health effects and the regulatory changes coming to Scotland.
Access here - bit.ly/4pmQhmx
ASH Scotland commented on a new report published by @tsscot.bsky.social showing more than one in seven retail premises sold cigarettes, and more than one in five sold vapes to an underage trading standards volunteer.
Read the full story on the SCOTSS website - scotss.org
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Our Youth Conversations Hub is a space for youth organisations to share learning and resources about smoking and vaping for young people.
