Action on Smoking and Health
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Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is the name of a number of pressure groups/charities throughout the world which seek to publicize the risks associated with tobacco smoking and campaigns for greater restrictions on cigarette and tobacco sales.[1][2][3]
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[edit] ASH (United Kingdom)
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| Abbreviation | ASH |
| Formation | 1971 |
| Type | Pressure groups / Charities |
| Headquarters | 144-145 Shoreditch High Street |
| Location | London, UK |
| CEO Chair |
Deborah Arnott Prof. John Moxham |
| Website | www.ash.org.uk |
[edit] History
ASH was established in 1971 by the Royal College of Physicians following the UK Government refusing to act on the College's demand for laws to reduce tobacco use. Former health minister, John Dunwoody, became its first director. Its present-day board of trustees reflects its continued support from the medical establishment as it is composed largely of doctors.
[edit] Funding
ASH is a charity[4], describing itself as a "campaigning public health charity", and is funded by the Department of Health, the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.[5]
[edit] Campaigns
In February 2006, ASH won its campaign for a total ban of smoking in enclosed public places in England from July 2007. [6] [7] The ban included all pubs, bars and private members clubs, as well as cafés, restaurants, and workplaces. A similar ban had come into force in Scotland in March 2006,[8] and Northern Ireland and Wales in April 2007.
ASH is a member of the Smokefree Action Coalition where it is currently involved in a government consultation on the future of tobacco control.
ASH is also a member of the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention Alliance on Tobacco Control.
[edit] Membership
ASH covers the whole of the UK and encourages supporters to get involved in the organisation's work, or just lend financial support. ASH Northern Ireland, ASH Scotland and ASH Wales are separate organisations.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ ASH - Action on Smoking and Health
- ^ ASH - Action on Smoking and Health
- ^ Careline | ASH (Action on Smoking and Health)
- ^ Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales
- ^ "2007 Accounts". Charities Commission. http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/ScannedAccounts/Ends67/0000262067_ac_20070331_e_c.pdf.
- ^ "England smoke ban to start 1 July". BBC. 2006-12-01. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6196910.stm.
- ^ "England to go smokefree on 1 July 2007: truly a time for celebration". ASH. http://www.ash.org.uk/html/press/061201.html. Retrieved 2006-12-01.
- ^ "Scotland smoking ban to go ahead". BBC. 2006-12-01. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3996587.stm.
