Funded by Public Health England to train and support professionals so they can be effective in helping people stop smoking. Relevant to the general public too
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I’m reviewing resources that aim to tackle youth vaping - if you have any examples, please email them to lou.ross@ncsct.co.uk
Thanks
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After 3 years I’m proud to announce we will be sharing the findings of the first trial I’ve managed, and first ever trial offering vapes to those accessing services for those experiencing homelessness.
Registration is now open for our dissemination event held @LSBU on Friday 6th December, chaired by @LindaBauld, speakers include @LynneDawkins @Sharon_ACox and other team members from across Great Britain. Please see flyer for further details.
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expert reaction to NHS rollout of ‘stop-smoking’ pill Varenicline
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Breathing issues cause more emergency NHS admissions than any other condition - one in eight of all emergency hospital admissions in 2023-24 were for a respiratory diagnosis
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@asthmalunguk @RBandH @GSTTnhs @BTSrespiratory
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The cost-effectiveness of giving people who smoke a vape to try
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3948…
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Worth trying for everyone who smokes!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3949…
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Clearly written article underscores the need to get the balance right when it comes to regulating vaping. theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Interesting read on the re-glamorisation of smoking
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8d…
We recently estimated that 350 UK young adults start smoking every day academic.oup.com/ntr/advance…
Is this being driven by celebs and influencers being pictured - and sometimes actively promoting - smoking?
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Out now! Oct 'Let's Talk E-cigarettes' podcast
@jhb19 & @DrNLindson of @CochraneTAG
talk #ecigs & interview Stephen Higgins
of @vcenterbh on low nicotine cigs (VLNC), #vapes & flavours for #quitsmoking
Thanks to @CRUK_Policy
Listen on @Spotify & @iTunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/let…
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Collectively, these findings suggest there is an opportunity to boost smoking cessation among older adults by increasing their use of e-cigarettes to support quit attempts, which could help to reduce inequalities in smoking.
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The national PGD for Varenicline is published, see here sps.nhs.uk/articles/varenicl…
Sterling work from @NHS_SPS and colleagues - make your Medicines Management team aware that here is another choice for people who need to stop smoking
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All together now. The smoking cessation community comes together as one.
5th March 2025 - Join us in York or online at SCaH 2025.
smokingcessationandhealth.co…
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The Smoking Cessation & Health Conference (SCAH) is the only dedicated national event for professionals focusing on how to reduce the burden of smoking related death and disease.
It will be a brilliant opportunity for all colleagues.
Don’t miss out 🔽
smokingcessationandhealth.co…
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Brining you the latest in policy, practice and innovations. Join the SC community at SCaH 2025 and enhance your smoking cessation superpowers.
Early bird rates now available: smokingcessationandhealth.co…
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🚭 Research suggests that A&E could be a useful setting in which to help people quit smoking.
💙 The findings may encourage the implementation of stop smoking services wherever people interact with the NHS, including A&E.
Read more: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/st…
@AshOrgUK #Stoptober #QuitForGood #NIHREvidence
ALT "This approach should be implemented across the NHS to maximise quit rates, reducing pressure on the health service from smoking-related disease." - John Waldron, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
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And there are choices - you can see an in-person advisor at your local Stop Smoking Service, or you can use digital support wherever you are, whenever you want
Coaching is well-known to improve performance and get results. That’s why we say get help to stop smoking. Advisors know what works. You might find out on your own, but why waste time trialling different things when a good advisor can speed up the process?
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