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Upcoming webinars supporting tobacco dependency treatment and harm reduction

January 20, 2026
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Two upcoming webinars will bring together leading evidence, best practice, and real‑world insight to support effective tobacco dependency treatment and harm reduction across health and community settings. Both sessions are designed for professionals working in public health, primary care, community services, mental health, maternity, and wider health improvement roles.

 

SCAH Webinar: Carbon Monoxide Breath Testing Beyond Cigarettes

Tuesday 3 February 2026 | 12:00 – 13:00 | Online

This webinar will focus on emerging evidence and best practice for carbon monoxide (CO) breath testing across a range of settings beyond traditional cigarette smoking.

Speakers include:

  • Louise Ross (NCSCT)
  • Heidi Croucher (NHS England – Prevention)
  • Kevin Smith (Dorset HealthCare)

The session will explore:

  • CO monitoring in community, maternity, mental health, and secondary care environments
  • Practical applications and case examples
  • A mental health inpatient case study
  • A live Q&A with expert contributors

Certificates of attendance will be available on request, and webinar recordings will be shared with all registrants.

Registration here.

 

Fresh Lunchtime Learning: Economic Impact of Smoking

Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 12:30 – 13:30 | Online

This session will feature Dr Tessa Langley, Associate Professor in Public Health Economics and Evaluation at the University of Nottingham. Dr Langley will explore the economic burden of smoking on communities and the substantial benefits associated with reducing smoking prevalence.

Key themes will include:

  • How smoking impacts household finances and local economies
  • The potential for smoking cessation to reduce socioeconomic inequalities
  • An overview of the forthcoming Vaping Products Duty and its possible implications for public health and behaviour

Registration here.

 

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