How can I protect myself from secondhand smoke before the legislation comes in?
Secondhand smoke is bad for health. These are some ideas on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from secondhand smoke before smokefree legislation is implemented:
- Choose smokefree restaurants and pubs when you go out.
- Use smokefree taxis.
- Make sure your car is smokefree at all times.
- Help protect children by keeping their playing, sleeping and eating areas totally smokefree.
- If you are a smoker, protect the health of others by always smoking outdoors.
I’m a smoker, what should I do?
The best way to protect your family and others from secondhand smoke is to give up smoking. For anyone considering stopping there is plenty of help and support available. Call the free NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 0 169 for practical advice, including a free information pack on how to stop smoking and the different options available.
To find about the local NHS Stop Smoking Service nearest you, phone the NHS Smoking Helpline free on 0800 169 0 169 or in the following ways:
- Website: Go smokefree
- Mobile: text ‘GIVE UP’ and your full postcode to 88088
- In person: ask at your local GP practice, pharmacy or hospital
