Figures published by the National Records of Scotland this week show that lung disease was Scotland’s 3rd most common cause of death last year. Continue reading Deaths from lung disease show need for investment in respiratory care
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ASH award for smoke-free Spartans Alternative School
The Alternative School at Spartans Community Football Academy are proud to be one of nine Scottish organisations recognised this week in an award ceremony for their work in support of Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation. Continue reading ASH award for smoke-free Spartans Alternative School
New figures highlight need for sustained investment in smoking cessation services
New figures published yesterday have revealed that smoking cessation services have failed to meet performance standards for the sixth year running. Continue reading New figures highlight need for sustained investment in smoking cessation services
Smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian drop over last five years
The number of smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian has reached a record low – and Tory health spokesman Miles Briigs MSP says that’s because complacency has set in. Continue reading Smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian drop over last five years
Raising a tobacco-free generation: Action Plan published
Further actions to stop young people taking up smoking and raise a tobacco-free generation have been outlined. The Scottish Government’s updated Tobacco Control Action Plan sets out 44 specific actions to address health inequalities and cut smoking rates in the communities where people find it most difficult to quit. Continue reading Raising a tobacco-free generation: Action Plan published
Quit smoking your way
A poster highlighting free NHS stop smoking services will be in every community pharmacy in Scotland from next week. The brand ‘Quit Your Way – with our support’ was created after research by Health Scotland found smoking cessation services should have one national identity to improve uptake. Continue reading Quit smoking your way
On hundred organisations sign up to support a tobacco-free generation
One hundred organisations, including NHS Lothian, have pledged support for a national bid to make Scotland tobacco-free. The announcement comes in the same week as groups across the country collect awards at the Scottish Parliament for their efforts in tackling the harm caused by tobacco in their communities.
Continue reading On hundred organisations sign up to support a tobacco-free generation
Stub it out: don’t buy cigarettes for kids
Adults are being warned not to buy cigarettes for underage children, as part of a hard hitting campaign that has been unveiled across Lothian. Continue reading Stub it out: don’t buy cigarettes for kids
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service backs No Smoking Day
More than half preventable fire deaths involve smoking – giving up reduces the risk to everyone in a household
Smoking is the most common cause of fires where someone is killed – and Scotland’s firefighters are throwing their weight behind No Smoking Day today (9 March). Continue reading Scottish Fire & Rescue Service backs No Smoking Day
Last gasp as council stubs it out completely
City council extends No Smoking policy
Smoking will no longer be permitted in play parks, car parks and courtyards, as well as in Council premises, as the new Smoke Free Policy comes into force. Continue reading Last gasp as council stubs it out completely