NHS 2026 guidance meets policy change: How the 2025 disposable vape ban and Vaping Products Duty (Oct 2026) affect Stop Smoking Services and quitting
The UK’s ban on single‑use disposable vapes (June 2025) and the forthcoming Vaping Products Duty (Oct 2026) aim to cut youth uptake and waste, but they also change how Stop Smoking Services supply starter kits and support quitting. This article explains the policy changes, how NHS and public‑health guidance supports vaping for adult smokers, and practical steps services and quitters can take to avoid unintended consequences.