The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the appearance and packaging of nicotine products such as vapes and nicotine pouches. Have your say on what measures you want to see restricting these products in Scotland - bit.ly/4vjxZFm

We're encouraging individuals, communities and organisations to respond to the consultation on tobacco and nicotine packaging, appearance & display. Closing date is 2 October. Find instructions & template on our website to help you share your response - bit.ly/4vjxZFm

Do you know the impact nicotine can have on young people's mental health? On #YouthMentalHealthDay we're asking people to share your experiences of nicotine and mental health in our survey - bit.ly/4pG9Lnq

Today, as a member of NCD Alliance Scotland, we're supporting the launch of 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: bhf.org.uk/ncda-scotland-rep…

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

Share your experiences in our Nicotine Use and Mental Health survey. We're asking people to tell us more about how they use nicotine products and how it impacts their mental wellbeing. Take a look here - bit.ly/4pG9Lnq

Our poll found 79% of Scots support a ban on vape flavours. ASH Scotland is calling on the UK Government to introduce further measures enabled by the Tobacco and Vapes Act to ban vape flavourings to protect children’s health. Read the full story here - bit.ly/4ip67gl

We hear from the Children's Parliament Human Rights Defenders and their views on vapes. The children share their insights on what they think needs to be done to achieve a vape-free future. Read more about the consultation on tobacco and vapes here - bit.ly/4vjxZFm

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

Want to protect young people from addictive nicotine products? Help shape the regulation in the UK by submitting a response to the Tobacco and Vapes Act consultation. You can find a template available on our website to inform your response. Click here - bit.ly/4vjxZFm

🌍 @WHO World No Tobacco Day 2027 Awards. This year’s theme is especially important: 🧠 Mental well-being – protecting young minds from tobacco and nicotine. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, government departments and other groups that have made an outstanding contribution to advancing tobacco control and protecting people—especially young people—from the harms of tobacco and nicotine. 👏 If you know a person or organization whose leadership, innovation, advocacy or commitment has made a real difference, this is an opportunity to shine a light on their work and celebrate their impact. 📅 Nomination deadline: 20 November 2026, 17:00 GMT 🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination: who.int/news-room/articles-d… #FCTCSavesLives #WorldNoTobaccoDay #WNTD2027

Want to know more about the consultation on tobacco and vape display and appearance? We've got the details. Check out our website to find a breakdown of changes proposed to reduce the appeal of these products to young people and find our response. bit.ly/4vjxZFm

🚨 Flavoured tobacco is a trap. 🍓🍬🌿 Sweet, fruity, minty and other flavours can make tobacco products more appealing and mask the harshness of tobacco smoke — helping attract and sustain tobacco use. 📜 Under the WHO FCTC Articles 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines, Parties are encouraged to prohibit or restrict ingredients that increase the palatability and attractiveness of tobacco products, including flavourings, sugars, sweeteners, herbs and spices. 🌍 And countries are taking action: over 40 countries now ban flavoured tobacco products. 🚭 Flavours don’t make tobacco safer — they can make it more attractive. 👉 Regulate flavours. Reduce attractiveness. Protect public health. Read more -> fctc.who.int/resources/publi…

Join us for our next Youth Conversation Hub event about talking to young people about quitting nicotine. We'll be joined by researchers sharing insights from their work. If you work with young people in Scotland, click here to attend - bit.ly/3W5CULx

Learn more about the UK wide consultation on tobacco & vapes in our online event on Wednesday 2 September. This event will focus on proposed changes to nicotine product packaging regulations may affect young people and adults. Sign up here to attend - bit.ly/4gACKEU

Our online events exploring the details of the UK wide consultation take place on 2 and 9 September, where we will explore the consultation on packaging, appearance and display of tobacco and vaping products. Sign up here - bit.ly/4gACKEU

Sign up now to attend our next Youth Conversations Hub event! We're hosting an online session on how to talk to young people about quitting nicotine. Join us on Tuesday 8 September - sign up to attend: bit.ly/3W5CULx

They denied cigarettes caused cancer. They disputed the harms of secondhand smoke. They claimed nicotine wasn’t addictive. Today, tobacco companies are making new claims about newer products. Their track record suggests these claims shouldn’t be taken at face value. Learn more: bit.ly/3SdQfzr #ExposeTobacco

Our CEO Sheila Duffy spoke with the Director of @PartnershipFree Erin Roman to learn more about the European approaches to tobacco control and novel nicotine products. Part 1 and Part 2 of the interview are on our YouTube channel. Watch here - piped.video/5YnVawinM90

The closing date for our Development Officer role applications is on Thursday (27th) this week! Find out how to submit your application here - bit.ly/3Zq7eTg

For the UK consultation on tobacco and vape packaging and display we're hosting a series of online events bringing you information from experts in the field. Join us on Wednesday 2 September - find out more and sign up to attend here: bit.ly/4gACKEU