With the smoking ban in cars coming into effect from October 1 and e-cigarettes to be restricted to over 18s it has never been a better time join the nation and stop.
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Cllr Ann Cunliffe, Bolton Council’s cabinet member for public health and safeguarding children, said: “We welcome the new legislation as it means children and young people in Bolton will now be protected from smoky vehicles and from potentially breathing in the 4,500 toxic chemicals we know are in second hand smoke”.
It encourages smokers to keep their homes, and now their cars, smoke free to protect children.
Prosecutions can still be carried out should the driver have their window open or air conditioning on.
At Medical Specialists®, we know that making the leap into tobacco-free territory can be hard and stressful, but those deciding to stop smoking should realise they are not alone.
The trust’s stop smoking service lead for Stockton and Hartlepool Pat Marshall said: “Getting the right support from a team of stop smoking professionals who understand and can help you can make a huge difference to being able to quit successfully”.
Respondents were initially asked if they were going to try to give up smoking this year during “Stoptober” with 65% saying they would.
Smokers and traders in Bolton town centre had mixed views on the new laws.
What do you think of the new smoking ban for cars carrying children? Individuals were then asked if they tried to do the same a year ago with 38 per cent in the south-east stating they did.
Throughout October, Live Well Suffolk will be running daily Stoptober drop-in sessions at their Adelphi House headquarters on Turret Lane in Ipswich, offering practical advice and support to anyone who is interested in taking part in the 28-day quit challenge.
More than a third of people in the south-east who tried to give up smoking last October managed to do so.
For help to quit smoking contact Hampshire’s Quit4Life service online or call 0845 6024663. “It is a healthier and cheaper alternative to normal cigarettes”.
The e-cigarette converts liquid nicotine into a mist which the smoker inhales.
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Smokers aged 18 or above that want to quit, can use the support Stoptober as a foundation for doing so, along with help from Medical Specialists®.
