Tobacco/E-Cigs
The harmful effects of tobacco have been known since the mid 1900s. The recent Scottish Government focus has been on discouraging people from starting smoking (prevention), protection (from second hand smoke for example) and helping those who are trying to stop smoking (cessation).
Almost 8,300 deaths a year can be attributed to smoking tobacco. This remains the largest preventable cause of premature death in Scotland and is responsible for over 40,700 hospital admissions.
Quit Your Way Hebrides provides a free specialist service. This is confidential offering advice, help and support to anyone in the Western Isles who would like to stop smoking.
We work on a one to one basis and can visit schools, workplaces as part of our preventative programmes.
For further information or support to control your tobacco intake, contact Quit Your Way Hebrides.
Telephone: 01851 701623
Email : wi.hebridesquityourway@nhs.scot
Web: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/quit-your-way-hebrides/
Websites
Action on Smoking and Health is a Scottish charity working in and for Scotland on both devolved and reserved issues to reduce the harms caused by tobacco and related products. One of their aims is to help deliver a generation free from tobacco in 2034. Their work is grounded in evidence, informed by experience and delivered in partnerships. They tackle inequalities caused by tobacco and related products in order to build a healthier Scotland.
ASH Scotland – Young People and Vaping
Vaping has fast become an issue amongst our young people, both nationally and locally. There are many myths surrounding the health implications of vaping. It is vital we know the facts and are able to guide our children and young people towards a healthier lifestyle. For further information click here
Independent public health charity was set up by the Royal college of Physicians to end the harm caused by tobacco.
Is an award winning anti-tobacco education film project working with young people.
This is Scotland’s national youthwork organisation specialising in risk-taking behaviours, prevention and early intervention. They provide training and promote the welfare and health of young people.
This is an advice and support service to help anyone wishing to stop smoking
GASP - Stop Smoking Educational Resources and Health Promotion Tools
GASP has evolved from a pressure group campaigning for smokefree public places to the current day one-stop-shop of over 500 public health, smoking education and tobacco control resources. GASP supplies products throughout the UK and further afield from our Cotswolds based warehouse and fulfilment centre.
ASH Scotland provide information and online resources:
- Fast Facts
- Understanding tobacco
- Behaviour change
- Raising the issue of smoking in a money advice setting
- Impact project-smoking and mental health eLearning
- Vaping and Young People
- Smoking and Young People
- Tobacco and cannabis
- Second-hand smoke. Smoke –free homes
- Smoking and Scotland’s areas of high deprivation
- Young carers, smoking and second hand smoke
- HBHM: Smoke free campuses
There are downloadable resource/Activity packs on:
- Tobacco-free resources and activities for secondary schools.
- Tobacco-free generation resources and activities for youth work
- Second-hand smoke pack for delivering training to professionals
- Second-hand smoke pack for delivering workshops to parents
- Care experienced children and young people trainers pack
Public Health Scotland
Review of smoking cessation services in Scotland Advisory Group Report September 2023
Publications
- ASH Scotland Fast Facts
- E-Cigs, Vaping and Young People
- E-cigarettes
- Tobacco and the Law Fact Sheet
- Highland Substance Awareness – Prevention and Education Framework
- SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area
Health Information Resource Service (HIRS)
Health Information Resources Service (HIRS) – this information should be used in all areas of the website where HIRS contacted information is required.
Block 11
Laxdale Court
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0GS
Tel: 01851 762 030
Email: wi.hirs@nhs.scot
