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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A new duty on vaping products came into force today. The new excise duty of £2.20 per 10ml on all vaping liquids manufactured in or imported into the UK could increase the price of vapes and help reduce their affordability for young people. Read more - bit.ly/4hX0zsA

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today, as a member of NCD Alliance Scotland, we're supporting the launch of the 'Health Under Influence' report which is shining a light on industry tactics and their implications for public health and protecting Scotland’s health. Read the report: www.bhf.org.uk/-/media/File...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our September e-newsletter is bursting with content on the Tobacco and Vapes Act consultation, updated school resources, news about our poll for a ban on vape flavours and a new joint report. Sign up here to get it straight to your inbox - bit.ly/4aJlmJG

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The @childrenparliament.bsky.social's Human Rights Defenders' and ASH Scotland are calling for sweet and fruity flavoured vapes to be banned in Scotland. Read more here - bit.ly/4ip67gl

The graphic says 'We hear what children think about vapes' at the top and shows a child saying in a speech bubble: "They advertise vapes as different flavours, like cotton candy."

The Children's Parliament and ASH Scotland logos are at the bottom.

The graphic says 'We hear what actions children want from the Tobacco and Vapes Act' at the top and shows a child saying in a speech bubble: "Make them plain tasting, because the biggest reason people buy them is the sweet fruity flavours."

The Children's Parliament and ASH Scotland logos are at the bottom.

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our second webinar on the UK wide consultation on tobacco and vapes appearance and design takes place on Wednesday 9 September with a focus on retail displays and marketing of nicotine products. Sign up here to attend - bit.ly/4gACKEU

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ASH Scotland events You can find details of our upcoming events below. Upcoming events September 2026 online events – Tobacco and Vapes Act ASH Scotland is hosting two online events in early September...

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Tobacco Control Research Group @tcrgbath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Look out for our latest TCRG #newsletter landing in inboxes this morning. September's update contains details of all our recent #research and #TobaccoTactics pages. 🖱️ Sign up to our mailing list: bath.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... 👀 Read the latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/77f9a6731bf4...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We have two upcoming online events on Wednesday 2 and Wednesday 9 September exploring evidence related to the UK Government's proposals in its four nations consultation on restricting the packaging and retail displays of tobacco and vaping products. Sign up here - bit.ly/4gACKEU

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're hosting two online events in early September providing research insights relating to proposed vape packaging and retail display restrictions in the UK Government's consultation. The first webinar is on Wednesday 2 September. Find out more and sign up to attend here: bit.ly/4gACKEU

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

With our nicotine use and mental health survey are are aiming to gather insights from real life experiences to inform the production of resources to help support people addicted to nicotine. Respond to the survey here - bit.ly/4pG9Lnq

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Nicotine Use Mental Health Survey - ASH Scotland

To help us produce resources and support for people who use nicotine products, we're gathering real life responses. This mental health survey is open to people of all ages.

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our Smoking in Scotland information briefing has been updated with new figures and stats. If you're looking for information on smoking related deprivation, inequalities and prevalence in Scotland, find the details in our briefing - bit.ly/3yN6ehi

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In part two of our interview, Dr Erin Roman, Director of @partnershipfree.bsky.social talks to us about good practice examples of implementing smoke and aerosol-free spaces in Europe. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-gT...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In our latest 'ASH Scotland talks: Dr Erin Roman' video we interview the Director of @partnershipfree.bsky.social to learn more about how her background in economics helps to counter the tobacco industry's tactics. Watch part 1 here - youtu.be/5YnVawinM90

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ASH Scotland talks: Erin Roman. Part 1 Economics and tobacco control

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We're looking for someone to join our team as a part-time Development Officer. Take a look at the job description and find out how to apply here - bit.ly/3Zq7eTg The closing date for applications is 27 August 2026.

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Sign up for alerts about our upcoming events! ASH Scotland will be hosting a series of online events to keep you up to speed on the government consultations as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act implementation. Register here to get the details of our events - bit.ly/4gw1fEV

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Do you want to see vapes in plain packaging and hidden behind shops counters? Read more about the UK-wide consultation on the appearance, packaging and display of recreational nicotine products. Check out the measures proposed to restrict these addictive health harming products - bit.ly/4vjxZFm

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

One of our most popular information briefings has been updated with the most recent 2026 figures. Take a look at our Cost of Smoking information briefing and see how the price of smoking has changed and the savings that can be made when stopping smoking - bit.ly/3WRZyrV

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Interested in attending our events and learning days this year? Let us know ⬇️ bit.ly/4gw1fEV Fill out our form to stay informed about our upcoming events!

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Take a look at our new factsheet detailing smoking rates according to different communities and population groups in Scotland. You can find info about smoking on - economic activity - sexual orientation - education level - and more! Find it here - bit.ly/4ev0nOm

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

The graphic shows a photo of part of a public bin in a street with a sticker saying 'Ban disposable vapes' on it.

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

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Youth Conversations Hub - ASH Scotland

Our Youth Conversations Hub is a space for youth organisations to share learning and resources about smoking and vaping for young people.

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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Government urged to do more over 'alarmingly high' smoking deaths in Scotland

Health campaigners called for greater investment in stopping smoking as “alarmingly high” figures on deaths and hospital admissions attributed…

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

World No Tobacco Day takes place on 31 May. We want young people to get involved and tell us how they feel about the marketing of nicotine products targeting children and adolescents. Get involved here - bit.ly/4tnDPFp #WNTD2026

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World No Tobacco Day - ASH Scotland

World No Tobacco Day takes place on the 31st May in 2026. This year's theme is "Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction"

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Looking for the latest info on tobacco and nicotine issues in Scotland and across Europe? We recorded four keynote presentations and two panel discussions at our recent Learning Day, and you can watch them now on our YouTube channel. To see the videos - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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ASH Scotland Learning Day 2026 - YouTube

Watch the presentations from our keynote speakers from our 2026 in-person Learning Day. We hear about tobacco use on a European level, novel nicotine product...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sign up for our e-newsletter! Get the highlights for World No Tobacco Day, find our new resources on nicotine pouches and save the date 📅 for our next Youth Conversations Hub event. Sign up here - bit.ly/4aJlmJG

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law! Want to know more about what happens next? Take a look at our website to see how it will impact Scotland - bit.ly/4cFYFdn

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. People with mental health issues who quit smoking can see greater reductions in anxiety and depression, and improvements in mental wellbeing compared to those who continue to smoke. For free help to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We are calling on Scotland’s political leaders to seize the opportunity of the Tobacco and Vapes Act coming into law to make an increased, sustained investment in tobacco and nicotine control, and lead towards achieving a tobacco-free future. Read more - bit.ly/4utIea3

The graphic shows a photo of Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland, on the right.

On the left Sheila's comment reads: "The success of the Tobacco and Vapes Act depends on strong political will, and the next Scottish Government must seize the opportunity to make an increased, sustained investment in tobacco and nicotine control."

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out tobacco industry interference and we are asking future MSPs to be vigilant about Big Tobacco's efforts to undermine public health progress. Read more about this call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The findings of this study by @stir.ac.uk and ScotCen is alarming but not surprising. We urge teachers to use our schools pack in classwork to educate pupils about the health risks of smoking, vaping and using nicotine pouches: www.ashscotland.org.uk/schoolspack. www.stir.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out the youth vaping epidemic by banning flavours, bright imagery and branding on vapes and nicotine pouches packaging, and remove their visibility in shops. Read more about our call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

ASH Scotland wants the next Scottish Government to stub out the harms and inequalities caused by tobacco by investing in smoking prevention and cessation services as well as extending support to treat nicotine addiction. Read more about our call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

World No Tobacco Day takes place on 31 May 2026. The theme is 'Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction'. Read here to find out how young people in Scotland can get involved and have their say about the marketing of these products - bit.ly/4tnDPFp

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are delighted the measures in the Tobacco & Vapes Act will become reality as they can be truly transformative. This is a significant step towards eradicating the damage being inflicted people’s lives. Read the Scottish Coalition on Tobacco Coalition response: ashscotland.org.uk/scottish-coa...

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Scottish Coalition On Tobacco celebrates strong public health promoting measures becoming law - ASH Scotland

The Scottish Coalition On Tobacco (SCOT) is celebrating the UK Government’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was introduced with a four nations approach on 5 November 2024, having today (Wednesd...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out cigarette filters and extend smoke and vape-free spaces to include public areas such as school grounds and play parks frequently used by children. Read our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Want to receive the latest news from ASH Scotland? Sign up for our e-newsletter! bit.ly/4aJlmJG

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Did you watch the recording of our recent Learning Day talks? We've now uploaded the panel discussion recording on our YouTube channel. Get a deeper insight into tobacco and nicotine related topics through the answers from our panel of experts. Watch here - bit.ly/4tuig6c

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Our CEO, Sheila Duffy, is welcoming the strong measures in the UK Government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill which has completed the Westminster parliamentary process. Read here - ashscotland.org.uk/ash-scotland...

A photo of Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland, is on the left.

Text in quotation marks says: "We're delighted that strong measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will soon become reality as they can be transformative and must be implemented without delay. This is a significant step towards eradicating damage being inflicted by profit-centred corporations on people's lives, and tackling youth uptake of addictive, health harming vapes and nicotine pouches."

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

At our Learning Day, we heard Kristina Mauer-Stender from the World Health Organization talking about tobacco use in Europe, and the impact the harms have on society beyond health into economy, social and widening inequalities. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTx3...

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Kristina Mauer-Stender (WHO) - ASH Scotland Learning Day 2026

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Learn more about smoke-free spaces as well as young people's use of vapes and nicotine pouches in Europe from Erin Roman, Director of Smoke Free Partnership, who spoke at our recent Learning Day. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1iT...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We heard Professor Sean Semple talking about the success of reducing second-hand smoke in Scotland from Professor Sean Semple during our Learning Day. Sean highlighted opportunities to further reduce exposure to smoke and tackle health inequalities. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WryF...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Andy MacGregor from ScotCen shares details of his research interviews with young people, hearing their first-hand experiences of vaping. Watch our Learning Day recording to see why more resources are needed to educate young people on the risks of harm. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzv6...

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Take a look at our updated local authority smoking profiles to get a snapshot of localised statistics for each of Scotland's 32 council areas including smoking rates, incidence of lung cancer, COPD and smoking cessation services figures. Check out the local stats at bit.ly/3O3ElZU

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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Do you support ASH Scotland's manifesto calls for a tobacco-free future in Scotland? Please help support our campaigning by sending a digital postcard to your Scottish Parliament election candidates! 📨 Click here to post - bit.ly/40zL2FA

Large bold text at the top says: 'Send digital postcards to your Scottish Parliament election candidates'

In the middle, there is graphic of a postcard with an ASH Scotland 'postage stamp' and the address saying 'Your election candidates, Your constituency, Scotland' on the right.

On the left, above tick box options, the text says: 'I want the Scottish Government to:'. The tick box options are: 'Stub out harms and inequalities', 'Stub out youth vaping', 'Stub out tobacco industry interference' and 'Stub out cigarette filters'.

Text at the bottom says: 'Show your support for a tobacco-free generation and share our 2026 Scottish election priorities with your candidates'.

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