Members of Parliament took part in a debate last week, discussing the role of electronic cigarettes in the forthcoming Tobacco Control Plan. They said they believe vaping is of “fundamental importance” and plays a “vital role” in helping to reduce the damage caused by smoking tobacco products. Vape shops selling a variety of vape mods, […]
A World Health Organisation (WHO) conference concerned with electronic cigarettes is currently underway (COP9), but it compares unfavourably with the one taking place addressing the environment (COP26). Independent advocates for e-cigs and vape consumers have been banned from viewing the discussions. COP9 is discussing ways of treating vaping around the world, coming up with policies […]
UK vape shops and e-liquid producers have been handed a resounding show of support as the Government announces that vape products may soon be available on prescription. The move does not mean that regular purchasing will stop, or product ranges reduced, just that the NHS will be able to target hard to reach smokers and […]
North-East regional tobacco control programme FRESH and BALANCE highlights the ongoing need for the Stoptober campaign to help smokers successfully switch to vaping. The impact of smoking on the United Kingdom stretches beyond treatment costs, running into hundreds of millions of pounds. In Sunderland along, the cost of smoking (combined with alcohol) costs the city […]
Is it possible to vape and drive? Is it included in the ban on smoking in cars? What can the police do to people who are vaping while driving? In 2015, Parliament passed a law that banned people from smoking in cars if they contained a child. Some wonder if this means vaping is also […]
