Welcome to ASH Wales

Tobacco is a highly addictive drug and its use kills nearly 6000 people every year in Wales. Tobacco use is without a doubt the major Welsh public health concern.

ASH Wales was established in 1976 and is the leading voluntary organisation in Wales tackling tobacco use. Our main aim is to achieve a reduction in and eventual elimination of the health problems associated with tobacco use.

We have a wealth of experience and knowledge on tobacco issues and are happy to share our experience and knowledge with others. ASH Wales is involved in a wide range of activities including coordinating the Wales Tobacco Control Forum which we manage as means of bringing together the diverse work occuring in Wales in the tobacco control arena.

The key activities of ASH Wales are

• Communicate the issues relating to tobacco use in Wales
• Build effective networks of interested parties working in the tobacco control arena
• Provide advocacy and support to individuals and projects working in the tobacco control arena and to those who are not adequately represented in public health policy or practice
• Lobby for public health measures to protect the health of all people in Wales from the harm caused by tobacco
• Undertake projects and research in tobacco control areas

Campaign: Smoking Related Litter

 

Did you know that discarded cigarette ends make up the largest proportion of Wales's litter? Nearly 90% of the streets inspected over the past 12 months had visible evidence of smoking related litter.

Cigarette ends can take up to twelve years to break down. More importantly, they are litter and if you're caught dropping one you could face a fine of up to £100!

For more information visit Keep Wales Tidy at
http://www.keepwalestidy.org/