Strengthening London’s Tobacco Control: Inside our new Community of Practice

The London Tobacco Alliance has launched a brand-new Community of Practice. The first meeting on 3 November 2026 drew 58 participants from across the NHS and local authorities within the London Tobacco Control Network.

The inaugural session was led by Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Consultant Julia Robson, who has an extensive background in working within OHID, the NCSCT and leading large-scale smoking cessation services with the aim of providing a forum to connect, share insights and tackle shared hurdles head-on.

The session focused on fostering collaboration, sharing local insights on addressing the SASIT 5% target to turn individual experiences into practical, actionable learning across London’s boroughs. Participants explored key challenges while outlining priorities for future peer-to-peer discussions.

The next meeting will be held on 19 January 2027.