E-cigarette hub: information for health professionals
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Safety
There are concerns that e-cigarettes are as harmful as smoking; however, research indicates this isn’t the case.
FAQs
Are e-cigarettes a gateway to smoking? Get the answers to commonly asked questions about e-cigarettes.
Expert talking heads
Watch our series of short videos to hear GP and research views on e-cigarettes, the current evidence base and their role as a smoking cessation aid.
Information for patients and the public
We have tailored information for patients and members of the public who want to know more about e-cigarettes.
RCGP statement
The official position on the use of electronic cigarettes (updated September 2017)
Our policy on e-cigarettes
We support a balanced approach towards e-cigarettes, helping people quit smoking, but not promoting smoking.
Awareness pilot
A campaign in Greater Manchester in January 218 ran to raise awareness of the relative safety of e-cigarettes compared to smoking.
Roundtable Report: Role of E-cigarettes in Smoking Cessation
This explores the evidence on e-cigarettes and their role as a smoking cessation aide, to help health professionals provide evidence-based, balanced advice to their patients.
Free resources
We have a range of resources on e-cigarettes that you can order for free from our publications site.