Statement from ASH Scotland: COVID-19

Following the Scottish Government’s public advice on Monday 16^th March, ASH Scotland staff members have begun working from home. This move has been taken so that we can do our part to ‘flatten the curve’, and delay the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

ASH Scotland will continue to operate our information service, and will run all our other work and engagement projects in as uninterrupted a fashion as possible – excluding taking part in face-to-face meetings and/or training. If you have a query for any of our staff or our information service, please email: enquiries@ashscotland.org.uk, rather than phoning our offices, and we will make sure to get back to you.

We want to take this opportunity to join our voice with that of the World Health Organization’s, and remind everyone to Be Safe, Be Smart, and Be Kind during these exceptional times. Make sure to take care of your general health by washing your hands regularly, eating healthy, staying active where you can, and not smoking. Be aware that smoking can worsen the impact of respiratory conditions and coronaviruses.

Be Safe: wash your hands regularly, and follow advice on social distancing

Be Smart: only share information from trusted sources, and keep informed about what is happening in your local area.

Be Kind: show compassion to others, practice self-care, and look out for the most vulnerable.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit NHS Inform’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

Welcome to ASH Scotland

ASH Scotland’s vision is of a healthier Scotland, free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco

ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco.

We seek to improve health and quality of life by limiting the number of young people taking up smoking, reducing the number of adult smokers, protecting people from second hand smoke and tackling the inequality resulting from tobacco use.  Our activities include an expert information service, campaigning for political action on tobacco and health, supporting community groups to help their service users affected by tobacco use, building public support and awareness for making Scotland free from tobacco and supporting charities, enforcement agencies, the NHS and others to make their contribution to achieving that goal.