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

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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Can electronic cigarettes help people stop smoking, and do they have any unwanted effects when used for this purpose? A major new Cochrane review adds to the evidence on vaping as a tool to help people stop smoking. www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/new-coc...
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New Cochrane Review strengthens vaping stop smoking evidence.
The role of nicotine e-cigarettes in helping people stop smoking.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What can a health check change? The inaugural meeting of the London Health Improvement Board has identified heart health as a priority, while the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework puts smoking cessation at the top of the list of its priorities: www.linkedin.com/pulse/health...
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A health check can be a moment that changes everything.
For Simon, finding out he was at increased cardiovascular risk was the motivation he needed to take action. After being advised that he might need to start taking statins he took advantage of free sto...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Clozapine prescribing for smoking cessation. @ashorguk.bsky.social (ASH) has shared evidence-based resources to support healthcare professionals: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/clozapi...
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Clozapine prescribing for smoking cessation
ASH shares evidence-based resources to support healthcare professionals.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Interested in our impact? The London Tobacco Alliance Annual Report 2025/26 is available to download now in the Resources section of our website: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/lo...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
2/3 people who smoke will die early as a result of smoking. Increasingly, misconceptions around vaping could be stopping people who smoke from switching to e-cigarettes. It's important to frame vaping in context and challenge false beliefs and misinformation.  www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find
Analysis shows public understanding about vaping, which is far less harmful than smoking, has plummeted in past decade
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Two-thirds of Londoners support the goal to make England a country where no one smokes, according to the latest results of a public opinion poll. #publichealth #tobaccocontrol #smokefreegeneration www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/signifi...
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Significant support among Londoners for 'smoke free generation' drive
New law just six months away.
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This morning ASH Chief Executive @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social gave evidence to the Treasury Select Committee session on tax and duty non-compliance on high streets. Hazel answered questions from committee members on tobacco taxation and the illicit tobacco and vape market.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Take a moment to look at the clock. In six months' time the Tobacco and Vapes Act will begin creating a Smoke Free Generation, making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. www.timeanddate.com/countdown/ge...
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Countdown to a Smoke Free Generation
Countdown to Jan 1, 2027 12:00:01 am. Showing days, hours, minutes and seconds ticking down to 0
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A powerful reminder of the impact that effective stop smoking support can have for families and future generations.
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Smoking during pregnancy has fallen faster in the last 5 years than at any point since records began. What changed? Dedicated stop smoking support became part of routine maternity care. Our new blog explores why it's working – and why protecting these services matters. 👇 ash.org.uk/media-centre...
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Smoking in pregnancy has fallen to a record low. Here's what the rest of the health system can learn - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
As London Smoking and Mental Health Week 2026 comes to an end, one message stands out: our work doesn't stop here. By working together across services and continuing these important conversations, we can help reduce smoking rates, improve lung health and save lives. #mentalhealth #smokingcessation
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If you missed it a recording of yesterday's webinar on smoking, mental health and lung health outcomes is now available to view as part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-...
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Miss the smoking, mental health and lung health webinar?
Recording now available to view as part of London Smoking and Mental Health Week 2026.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
It's London Smoking and Mental Health Week. Thank you to Psychiatrist Ed Beveridge @cnwl.nhs.uk for helping us launch the campaign. The recording of today's webinar will be shared on our website in due course. www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-...
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London Smoking and Mental Health Week 2026 launches
Breaking the 'vicious cycle' of smoking, poor lunch health and mental illness
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
London Smoking and Mental Health Week returns 8 June 2026 focused on the links between smoking, mental health and lung health. Visit the public-facing page: stopsmokinglondon.com/smoking-and-... Download the partner pack and social media videos: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
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You're not alone
Get expert stop smoking advice - London Smoking and Mental Health Week 2025
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New modelling by @tcrgbath.bsky.social & @sarg-scharr.bsky.social shows the impact a polluter pays levy could have, raising up to £4.9 billion over 5 years💰 The modelling shows the policy could also prevent up to 10,000 hospital admissions & save almost 44,000 years of life over a 20 year period.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
World No Tobacco Day on Sunday marks an important milestone. In 7 months, the Tobacco and Vapes Act will come into effect. We’re recognising the importance of prevention alongside supporting the millions of people who already smoke and may need help to quit. stopsmokinglondon.com/stop-smoking...
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Stop smoking support in London
Find a local stop smoking service or download the Smoke Free App
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A brand new 2026 update of the @ncsct.bsky.social services doc, which includes the main services, courses and resources that the NCSCT offers, has been uploaded to their website. You can find the page and the PDF document here: www.ncsct.co.uk/publications...
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NCSCT Services
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The signatories to the letter are calling on the Government to act to ensure that people with mental health conditions are not left behind in the journey towards a smokefree country. Read more here:
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Over 140 health leaders call for national action as report warns 1.5 million people with depression and anxiety who smoke risk being left behind - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ASH and the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership have published a new report highlighting major and persistent inequalities in smoking among people with poor mental health, with smoking rates up to four times higher than in the general population. 🚭🧠 Read here: ash.org.uk/resources/vi...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to support brain health. It's @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Dementia Action Week. We have a partner pack + landing page including the Think Brain Health Check-in from @alzheimersresearchuk.org. 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is now law.🎉 Today’s Royal Assent reflects the hard work of Directors of Public Health & partners in ending smoking harm. 👀 Read more of our member's reflections on our website ➡️ bit.ly/TobaccoAndVa... @felly500.bsky.social @wisemanalice.bsky.social
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
In this month’s Presidential blog, @felly500.bsky.social explains why today is a cause for celebration & why he hopes the new Tobacco & Vapes Bill signals a change in how we tackle the harms to our health that result from the consumption of other unhealthy products. 👀 Read in full ➡️ bit.ly/4t03lzL
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Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org · 29/04/2026
A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been granted Royal Assent. The London Tobacco Alliance is looking forward to working with partners to achieve a truly smoke-free future for London. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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', 📢 These can be used throughout the year. Download the videos: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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
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Varenicline and Cytisine Toolkit for London
Helping local systems to implement effective supply pathways.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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...
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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...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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...
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Nicotine Pouches and Heat Not Burn Smokeless Tobacco Products
Evidence, Risks and Policy Implications - Julia Robson, Smoking Cessation Consultant
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Reminder: Webinar covering the roll out of Varenicline and Cytisine in London through the Smoke Free app. 🗓 Tuesday 27 January 2026 ⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM Please email us for the registration link: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/contact-us/
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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
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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.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Comms pack for Local Authority, NHS and Stop Smoking Service Social Media Leads 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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...
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ADPH London @londonadph.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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 🔗https://bit.ly/3MBT11a Join us in creating a healthier future! youtu.be/-rVBkdQBmEs?...
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5 key messages on youth vaping
YouTube video by ADPH London
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
A New Webinar Recording: Supporting LGBTQ+ people to stop smoking is now available on our website: www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/lgbtq-w...
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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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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...
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London Youth Vaping Position Statement
A clear, evidence-based framework for preventing youth vaping.
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ADPH London @londonadph.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
📢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
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Youth Vaping Position Statement for London
YouTube video by ADPH London
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
New evidence on nicotine and vaping published by @ashorguk.bsky.social. Useful background reading for anyone working in public health or youth services 👇 ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-...
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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...
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
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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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Action on Smoking Health (UK) @ashorguk.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Momentum is building for generational sales bans across Europe, following the lead of the UK. www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/news...
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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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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: 👉 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resource-lis... Campaign landing page: 👉 stopsmokinglondon.com/smoking-and-... #LDNSmokefreepreg
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If you missed it, a round up of last week's Celebrating Success and Looking Towards the Future event. 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/london-... #publichealth #tobaccocontrol #london
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London Tobacco Alliance: Three Years On
London Tobacco Alliance marks third anniversary with reflections and future direction.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
#LTA3years ended with a panel discussion: What next for tobacco control in London? Thoughts emerging: 📌Nothing for us without us. 📌Very Brief Advice Training exists through the @ncsct.bsky.social and we need to make use of it 📌 Not leaving anyone within the 10.4% smoking prevalence behind.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
"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
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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 👇 www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/news/smoke-f... #LTA3years
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What we learned from the Smoke Free app
Evaluating Stop Smoking London’s digital stop smoking pilot.
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London Tobacco Alliance @lta-london.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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?...
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