There can be lots of misleading information and confusion around vapes, have a look at the facts and myths ⬇️ nhs.uk/better-health/… *We only recommend it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking and staying quit

Whether a patient’s hospital stay is planned or unexpected, we can support them to stop smoking whilst in hospital and once discharged. Search “smokefree” in the email global address list and send a referral to the relevant team Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh WGH Connect Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services at the REH St Johns Hospital Emergency Department

We can support all NHS Lothian staff who want to stop smoking. Specialist practitioners will offer advice and support and arrange NRT if required. Self-refer using the “click to be contacted” button here- nhsinform.scot/scotlands-serv…

If you work with smokers, then check out the Public Health Scotland virtual learning environment: learning.publichealthscotland.scot It has a wide range of learning modules and resources to help increase your knowledge and skills to help tackle a range of health inequalities issues.

It’s important to find a way to stop smoking that works for you. Whether you want to quit on your own or need some help, your local pharmacy can support you to #QuitYourWay Get help with free support. Get started at QuitYourWay.scot

So important to understand this. The tragedy of Sudden Infant Death stays with a family forever. This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams: Nobody should be smoking at home where there’s a child or pregnant mother | The Independent independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Often it can take a few attempts. Get help with free support. With #QuitYourWay you’re more likely to stop – and stay stopped. Get started at QuitYourWay.scot

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better. Quit Your Way Scotland is here with free advice and support. Get started at QuitYourWay.scot #QuitYourWay

"more than 30% of babies born to mothers under 20 are exposed to tobacco in the womb." Read more about smoking and pregnancy in the public health annual report services.nhslothian.scot/publichealth/w…

Some helpful balance here for those of you working with adults who smoke.

Stopping smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, but it can be tough and impact your mental wellbeing. Our resource has information on how smoking affects mental health, plus tips and tools to support your journey to quit: ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/self-help/self…

Smoking prevalence among people with a mental health condition is substantially higher than in the general population, and smoking rates increase with the severity of the illness. Check out ASH factsheet for info on smoking and mental health ⬇️⬇️ ash.org.uk/resources/view…

Contact Quit Your Way via this link for support to help you quit tinyurl.com/qywlothian

Have a listen to the AntiSocial podcast. It's packed with lots of interesting views on the proposed outdoor smoking ban ⬇️

🫁 Did you know people who smoke in disadvantaged areas are more likely to suffer from lung cancer? 🫁 Disadvantaged areas see three times as many lung cancer cases as the least deprived areas. 🫁 Read more in our briefing on health inequalities - bit.ly/3WkFXjo

World No Tobacco Day 2025 : Bright Products. Dark Intentions. Unmasking the Appeal. For World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the tobacco industry's deceptive practices, which use attractive packaging and marketing strategies to target new and young users.

Con or Cure? Catch our CE Hazel Cheeseman discussing vaping with Dr Xand van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 and busting the myth that vaping is as, or more harmful than smoking.

.Lung Cancer Europe has a private Facebook group, which is a dedicated space for people are affected by lung cancer. If you know any patients and their families who may benefit, please encourage them to request to join the group ▶️ ow.ly/BeGr50VsfvJ

People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research registry, which is aimed at helping to improve health and care and ultimately save lives. #BePartofResearch National Institute for Health and Care Research Read the full story 🔗 nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/people-ac…

Do you work with young people who would like to stop vaping? Check out the NCSCT guidance ⬇️ ncsct.co.uk/library/view/p…