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15 May 2013
Welsh Government decides not to weaken Wales’ smoke-free legislation
Elen de Lacy, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health in Wales said: “We are delighted that plans to... -
'Opportunity lost to end tobacco marketing aimed at our children'
ASH Wales has expressed deep disappointment that the UK Government has decided not to pursue standard packaging for tobacco in... -
18 March 2013
“Don’t let Big Tobacco take your life” say young campaigners in Wrexham
Young people will campaign in body bags at Yale College in Wrexham on March 20th to urge their friends not... -
13 March 2013
No Smoking Day 2013
“Quit the Ash, Keep the Cash”, say young campaigners on No Smoking Day -
14 February 2013
Smokefree Action Coalition calls for decision over standard packs for tobacco
Over 78,500 children have started smoking since UK Government’s consultation on standardised tobacco packaging ended… -
30 January 2013
Wales Tobacco Control Alliance calls for increased drive in delivering national Action Plan
Wales Tobacco Control Alliance calls for increased drive in delivering national Action Plan The Wales Tobacco Control Alliance has warned it... -
23 January 2013
Keep the ban
ASH Wales tells Assembly Committees to #keeptheban strong in Wales -
16 January 2013
Compilation of The Filter in the press and media
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15 January 2013
ITV Wales - Stop smoking service launched for young people
ITV Wales Wales' first quit smoking service for young people is being launched in Cardiff today. The Filter will provide quit smoking... -
10 January 2013
The Filter Launch 2013
Filtering out the facts on tobacco – first quit smoking support service for children and young people launched in Wales The... -
18 January 2013
Last chance to stop an exemption to the smoking ban for the film and TV industry in Wales
Please respond to this final opportunity to register objections to prevent a dangerous precedent being set in Wales -
03 December 2012
New law banning tobacco displays comes into force
ASH Wales has welcomed the landmark legislation that comes into force in Wales today banning displays of tobacco in large... -
30 November 2012
Tobacco Control Excellence Awards
Health professionals, youth campaigners and business people were praised for their work in tobacco control at an ASH Wales conference... -
22 October 2012
ASH Wales 2012 Conference
Our international conference, Innovative Approaches to Tobacco Control, took place on the 10th and 11th of October at St David's... -
16 October 2012
ASH Wales calls for no exemption to smoking ban in Wales
ASH Wales urges Welsh Government not to make exemptions to the smoking ban. -
10 October 2012
Smoking costs Welsh businesses more than £80m a year
Smoking costs Welsh businesses more than £80m a year Research by public health charity Action on Smoking and Health in Wales... -
31 August 2012
ASH Wales announces winner of No Smoking Sign competition
The design by Beca, aged 9 from Beddau, was chosen. -
13 August 2012
ASH Wales at the Eisteddfod
A great week at the Eisteddfod, engaging individuals and families with ASH Wales' ongoing activities. -
26 July 2012
No Iffs or Butts: it’s time to stop cigarettes being sold in colourful packets
The call for cigarette packets to be sold in plain packaging with large health warnings has provoked controversy. -
17 July 2012
Children in Caerphilly unveil no smoking in their parks sign
Caerphilly Council banned smoking in almost 100 play areas across the county after a campaign by the local Youth Forum. -
09 July 2012
Children’s Commissioner for Wales supports plain packs campaign
"Smoking can be damaging for people of any age, but it is particularly harmful for children and young people." -
03 July 2012
Excellence in Tobacco Control Awards for Wales 2012
Closing date for nominations 21 September 2012 -
18 June 2012
Volunteers undergo Media Training
Stand Up…Speak Out...Seize Control: ASH Wales volunteers are learning key skills on how to engage the media in their campaigns. -
31 May 2012
Local authorities in Wales hold £116m in tobacco companies
ASH Wales calls for end to “unethical” pension investments as charity reveals that local authorities in Wales hold £116m in... -
14 May 2012
ASH Wales CEO on judging panel for short film awards
CEO of ASH Wales was invited to be on the judging panel for the national Cut Films competition. -
11 May 2012
ASH Wales wins BIG Lottery funding to create Young People's Quit Smoking Service
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18 April 2012
Plain packs consultation
Support plain packs to protect children from tobacco marketing -
02 April 2012
ASH Wales calls for ban on smoking in playgrounds
ASH Wales calls on every local authority to ban smoking in playgrounds. -
26 March 2012
Thanking the Volunteers and showcasing their great work
Showcasing the experiences of the ASH Wales Volunteers, the Youth Volunteer Coordinator says thanks. -
21 February 2012
ASH Wales is seeking a new Chair
If you would like to receive an information pack for this role please email sue@ashwales.org.uk or call 029 20641101.
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