Building a Smokefree Generation: From National Policy to Community Impact
DateWednesday, 16 September, 2:00pm
LocationOnline - Microsoft Teams
PriceFree event
About this event
This webinar brings together the latest policy developments, local intelligence and evidence-based practice to support professionals working to reduce smoking prevalence and prevent youth vaping. Through local case studies and campaign learning, attendees will gain insight into effective approaches for supporting healthier communities and narrowing health inequalities across Hertfordshire.
Venue
Online - Microsoft Teams
Further information
Learning outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Summarise the national policy direction, including key components and implementation timelines of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.
- Recognise how national policy translates into local action.
- Interpret current trends and evidence on youth vaping and understand how the Hertfordshire Vape Brain Campaign has challenged misconceptions to prevent uptake and support quitting.
- Maximise the impact of the Stoptober 2026 campaign through targeted, evidence-based messaging and promotion of local support services to reduce smoking prevalence and tackle health inequalities.
- Apply learning from local best practice that demonstrate effective methods to engaging high need populations and delivering successful quit outcomes.
