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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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Latest Press Releases

22 May 2026

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

Calls for national action as report warns that a over a million people with depression and anxiety are being left without the support they need to quit smoking.

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18 May 2026

ASH welcomes new chair to the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership

ASH is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ed Beveridge as the new co-chair of the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership.

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