Fresh Air For Everyone - Going Smoke Free
Since 1 July 2007, Regulations have been in place making it
illegal to smoke in virtually all enclosed public places and
workplaces in England. The new laws have been very well received
and compliance within South Lakeland has been excellent. However,
should you wish to report any incidents of unlawful smoking within
this area you can do so by calling the Food and Safety Team on
01539 733333.
A leaflet giving general information on the Smoke Free Laws
was sent out to businesses throughout South Lakeland at the end of
February 2007,
download a
copy.
Update - May 2010
Smokers who have kicked the habit are on the rise in South
Lakeland.
New figures from NHS Cumbria show more than 2,300 people stopped
smoking between April and December last year.
More than 1,900 people set a quit date between January and May
this year with the help of NHS Cumbria’s Stop Smoking Service.
In the last five months 251 people aged 14 to 60 living in South
Lakeland had set a quit date through the free service.
After four weeks, 168 has successfully quit, with the district
soaring with its 67% quit rate above the national average of
48%.
In total 76 women and 92 men had successfully gone
smokefree.
Ten pregnant women in South Lakeland also became smokefree
within a month.
Smokers who want to quit are four times more likely to succeed
if they get support.
NHS Cumbria offers free, confidential advice and support through
the Stop Smoking Service and participating pharmacies.
The Stop Smoking Service can provide appointments at community
venues, your local GP surgery and over the telephone.
Call 01900 324222 to contact the Stop Smoking Service or
text ‘QUIT’ to 82540.
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