Action on Smoking and Health - ASH Scotland

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. Our vision is that everyone has the right to good health and to live free from the harm and inequality caused by smoking.

The harm caused by tobacco use weighs most heavily on disadvantaged groups. This is a matter of social justice and the main obstacle in the way of achieving a tobacco-free generation. In response our three-year strategy will prioritise the following areas:

Stopping smoking improves mental health
A third of all tobacco is used by people with mental health issues. This demands that we explore new approaches to supporting this group. Our actions in this area include: