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What's New?

Meet Blodwyn – the UK’s first sheep trained to sniff out illegal tobacco and vapes.

Meet Blodwyn – the UK’s first sheep trained to sniff out illegal tobacco and vapes.

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April 1, 2025

In a bold new pilot scheme, ASH Wales has teamed up with local enforcement teams to trial the …

How Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Supports Mum and Baby

How Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Supports Mum and Baby

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March 29, 2025

Smoking during pregnancy remains one of the biggest preventable risks to both maternal and infant health. In Wales, …

One in Four Welsh Children Still Growing Up Around Smoking

One in Four Welsh Children Still Growing Up Around Smoking

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March 11, 2025

Nicotine addiction overwhelmingly begins in childhood – and family influence remains the strongest factor. Despite decades of progress …

The Diagnosis That Changed Everything: Darren’s Journey to Quitting Smoking

The Diagnosis That Changed Everything: Darren’s Journey to Quitting Smoking

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February 28, 2025

Darren Daniel from Carmarthenshire can still remember the first time he held a cigarette. He was 12 years …

Are Nicotine Patches Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know

Are Nicotine Patches Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know

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February 17, 2025

Quitting smoking is tough, but nicotine patches can make it easier. If you’re thinking about using them, you …

The True Cost of Smoking

The True Cost of Smoking

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December 6, 2024

Smoking isn’t just bad for your health—it’s a costly habit that can drain your finances without you even …

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