ASH
About ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity set up by the Royal College of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.
After 50 years' successful campaigning this goal is within our grasp, but only if the inequalities in smoking across society are addressed.
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Our resources contain information and statistics on tobacco-related topics, and supporting evidence for tobacco control measures.
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Latest Press Releases
24 April 2024
ASH announces Hazel Cheeseman as new chief executive
From 1 October 2024, Hazel Cheeseman will take up the role of chief executive of ASH.
13 April 2024
New polling shows majority of small retailers support the government’s smokefree generation policy
Over half of all retailers in England and Wales support raising the age of sale one year every year, nearly double the proportion opposed.
