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The consultation on tobacco and vape appearance and packaging closes today.
We asked the Children's Parliament their thoughts for new vape packaging and design. They want changes to make "vapes look ugly so it isn't seen as cool to do".
Have your say - bit.ly/4vjxZFm
Sign up now to get our October e-newsletter!
You'll be the first to get eyes on our first policy briefing about nicotine product flavourings.
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We're looking for people to share their experiences of nicotine use and how they feel it impacts on mental health.
No matter your age, whether you use nicotine or not, we want to hear from you.
Complete our survey and inform resources on mental health - bit.ly/4pG9Lnq
We have a series of online events taking place in November.
We'll have experts bringing their insights on topics such as
-Smoke and Vapour-free Environments in Scotland
-Children's human rights to good health
-The tobacco-free generation
Register here - bit.ly/4hM8Nm5
ASH Scotland retweeted
Nicotine pouches are growing in popularity, including among young people. That raises concerns about what increased nicotine use could mean for their health and well-being.
Nicotine can negatively affect the developing adolescent brain, including learning, memory and executive function. Yet tobacco companies are investing heavily in nicotine pouches as part of a strategy to grow and sustain nicotine use.
Read the brief to learn more: bit.ly/4w3s9IJ
#ExposeTobacco #MentalHealth
We have a series of online Learning Events taking place in November.
We'll be joined by experts on a range of themes from Smoke and Vapour-free Environments, to regulatory measures to protect the health and wellbeing of children.
Sign up to attend - bit.ly/4hM8Nm5
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A new duty on vaping products comes 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 to young people.
Read more - bit.ly/4hX0zsA
86% of polled Scots support a call for nicotine and vaping products to be hidden out of view in shops.
ASH Scotland and @socotss are urging the government to keep them hidden, reducing children’s visibility of these addictive products.
Read the story - bit.ly/4hhcwcn
Today is #WorldHeartDay!
Smoking is harmful to health and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. After quitting smoking for a year, your risk of heart attack is halved compared with not stopping.
For free NHS advice to stop smoking, visit QuitYourWay.Scot
The closing date for the consultation on tobacco and vape appearance, design and display is on Friday.
We're encouraging people to respond to the consultation now.
Click the link to get our guide to responding the consultation and a template to help - 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
A majority of respondents to a poll have backed the banning of flavoured vapes in a bid to protect children.
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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
ASH Scotland retweeted
🌍 @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