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Key DH-published tobacco policy documents and press releases.
Published: 09/12/2008
The Department of Health ran the 'Consultation on the future of tobacco control' from 31 May to 8 September 2008. This consultation was the first step in developing a new national tobacco control strategy and a report summarises the responses that were received.
Published: 01/07/2008
A report examining the impact of the smokefree law, one year on since it was introduced in England on 1 July 2007.
Published: 01/07/2008
A report to the Department of Health on preliminary findings relating to air quality in English bars before and after implementation of smokefree legislation.
Published: 31/05/2008
The Cancer Reform Strategy 2007 announced the Government’s intention to consult on the next steps in tobacco control and the further regulation of tobacco products, and to consult with stakeholders on measures to reduce the significant harm to health caused by smoking for those who are addicted to nicotine and not able to quit altogether.
Published: 2008
Each of the nine Government Regions has a Regional Tobacco Policy Manager. Their role is to provide strong regional leadership on tobacco control to deliver the goals of the national tobacco control programme through region wide action involving key partners and to facilitate regional change.
Published: 1/10/2007
Published: 01/05/2006
The aim of this study was to gather evidence and insight into the impact of this specially-funded nicotine replacement therapy, drawing on experiences in the North West Region during 2004-2005. Key findings are summarised and a ' best practice checklist' is provided for all involved in the delivery of prison based smoking cessation.
Published: 01/05/2006
The aim of the study was to provide understanding of the uptake and outcomes from provision of funded Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in prisons during 2004-05. In addition the study intended to provide insight into the processes relating to the administration of NRT in the context of cessation interventions. The study also aimed to contribute to increased understanding of activity within prisons to deal with smoking and with second-hand smoke.
Published: 20/06/2005
This document sets out the background to the consultation on the smokefree elements of the Health Bill; summarises the consultation responses; and sets out how the legislation is moving forward.
Published: 16/11/2004
The Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health (SCOTH) has undertook a review of the research on secondhand smoke that has emerged since its 1998 report. Findings from studies conducted during this period support and reinforce the Committee's original conclusions.
Published: 30/09/2004
Since the 30 September Workshop on the NHS stop smoking service, we have seen the publication of the Choosing Health White Paper. This sets out the Government's vision for action to enable people to make healthy choices in all aspects of their lives. Helping people to choose not to smoke - not to start, and how to stop - is crucial. This report will be an important contribution to the good practice we are developing, and will continue to develop, as promised in the White Paper, to maximise the effectiveness of NHS stop smoking services.
Published: 12/07/2004
DH Public Service Agreement 2004
Published: 01/03/2004
The following document highlights some of the key considerations for smoking cessation staff providing services to deaf and hard of hearing people.
Published: 05/02/2004
Prompt submission of full and accurate data will facilitate consistency in published data and, importantly, ensure that PCTs receive due credit for all of their smoking cessation activity in the assessment of their star rating.
Published: 2004
This section of the Annual Report looks at how the price of tobacco in the UK, a crucial public health lever in reducing smoking rates, has been changed by the balance of this market over recent years. As a result, the impact of UK tax and duty rates in affecting consumption for many smokers has been significantly blunted. Around 75% of smuggled cigarettes are transported by freight and 'roll-on roll-off' lorries, with the remainder largely smuggled in vehicles through the Channel ferry ports and the Channel Tunnel (the so-called 'white-van' trade).
Published: 04/07/2003
This study was commissioned by the Department of health to identify and map black and minority ethnic related tobacco prevention initiatives and resources across England. The study sougth to identify and highlight good practice and to contribute to the development of a good practice guide for dissemination and implementation in areas where reduction of black and minority ethnic tobacco usage was to be the target.
Published: 1/2/2003
Published: 10/12/2002
Published: 02/10/2002
This document sets out what organisations need to do over the next three years. It identifies national priorities and targets which organisations need to build into their local plans.
Published: 11/04/2001
This guidance is intended for everyone involved in managing, commissioning or providing NHS smoking cessation services. Specific milestones for smoking cessation for 2001/02 were set in the NHS Plan Implementation Programme. This sets out how progress will be monitored under NHS performance improvement arrangements.
Published: 01/01/2000
This publication is out of print, but it may be possible to order a photocopy from The Stationery Office.
Published: 16/04/1999
The development of smoking cessation services is a priority for each Health Authority. Up to £60m of new money will be available over three years from April 1999 for Health Authorities to develop new NHS smoking cessation services. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the extra investment the news services will need to be monitored carefully.
Published: 30/11/1998
Published: 27th June 1991
DH has agreed new deals with major pharmaceutical companies to provide additional smoking cessation products, free, so helping the NHS stop smoking services to meet their targets.
A further £3m has been allocated for 2002/3 for the continuation of the smoking in pregnancy initiative (for which £3m was made available in 2001/02).
Contact details for NHS stop smoking co-ordinators by PCT.
This quarterly return should be completed for each Strategic Health Authority (SHA). Data should be collected at PCT level and aggregated to SHA level. The returns should be completed on a responsible PCT basis. It is important that this return is submitted to the Department of Health within 10 weeks of the end of the quarter. This return has been approved by the Review of Central Returns Steering Committee (ROCR).
This quarterly return should be completed for each Strategic Health Authority (SHA). Data should be collected at PCT level and aggregated to SHA level. The returns should be completed on a responsible PCT basis. It is important that this return is submitted to the Department of Health within 10 weeks of the end of the quarter. This return has been approved by the Review of Central Returns Steering Committee (ROCR).
This quarterly return should be completed for each Strategic Health Authority and each Health Action Zone by smoking cessation coordinators and returned to DH within 10 weeks of the end of the quarter. It is important that the return be submitted within this deadline. It has been approved by the Department of Health via the Review of Central Returns Steering Committee (ROCR) and Ministers.
Smoking is a major cause of ill-health. Balancing the rights of people who choose to smoke against the interests of the majority who object to being exposed to second-hand smoke at work and in public places was one of the most controversial issues in the consultation.
The Government ran a 12 week consultation period on proposals for smokefree legislation which ended on 5 September 2005. The consultation document is available here.
