New 2025 SHRN data shows regular vaping and smoking have fallen among secondary school learners in Wales. We look at the latest figures, what they mean and why prevention work still matters.
New 2025 SHRN data shows regular vaping and smoking have fallen among secondary school learners in Wales. We look at the latest figures, what they mean and why prevention work still matters.
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Free prevention activities that help young people spot pressure, marketing, feelings and tricks that can make nicotine seem normal or tempting.
A clear explainer to help people understand the legislation and what the changes mean.
An activity-led resource for exploring addiction and dependence with young people.
A straightforward public information leaflet covering vaping and nicotine.
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Teacher guidance, knowledge banks and classroom activities that can be adapted for learners and local school settings.
Best for: Schools & youth workers
Evidence-based information on vaping, possible signs of use and practical advice for starting conversations with young people.
Best for: Parents & carers
Practical guidance for schools on responding to vaping, policy and practice, curriculum learning and sources of support.
Best for: Schools & youth workers • Professionals
A free interactive tool for people who want to stop smoking or vaping, with a personalised plan that can be printed or saved.
Best for: Everyone
Information for professionals supporting people who smoke, including the route to refer patients into Wales’ national NHS stop-smoking service.
Best for: Professionals
Current practical guidance on age-of-sale rules, retailer responsibilities, fixed penalties, vending machines and official signage.
Best for: Professionals • Retailers
Bilingual booklets and supporting materials for community pharmacy teams helping people to stop smoking.
Best for: Professionals
A bilingual terminology guide, co-produced with people with lived and living experience, for talking about substance use without stigma.
Best for: Professionals
Nicofiends is our prevention programme for helping young people recognise pressure, marketing and nicotine tricks before use starts.
Our Information hub has clear web guidance on vaping, nicotine pouches, pregnancy, young people, illegal products and more.