PO Box 167
Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0WY
Office Tel No: 01432 260034
Email: ljpugh@herefordshire.gov.uk
EHC Manager
PO Box 233
Bath Street
Hereford
HR1 2ZF
Office Tel No: 01432 261761
Email: pnicholas@herefordshire.gov.uk
- When will smokefree become law?
- Who will smokefree affect?
- Why is smokefree happening?
- Is smokefree really what people want?
- What are the benefits of smokefree?
- Which places will be smokefree?
- Can workplaces still have a 'smoking room'?
- If it's a small business and everyone smokes will that be OK?
- Who will enforce the smokefree law?
- What are the penalties for non-compliance with the smokefree legislation?
- Is smokefree workable?
- How will smokefree happen?
- I'm a smoker, how will smokefree affect me?
Smokefree Herefordshire
England went smoke free on Sunday 1 July 2007.The Smoke Free Herefordshire group, established in early 2006 in anticipation of the proposed changes, and with representatives from the council, the primary care trust, Hereford and Worcester Fire Service, local businesses, the voluntary and community sector and HM Revenues and Customs, has been preparing for the new legislation for some time. This new law, which aims to prevent ill health caused by second hand smoke, will have the biggest health impact since the 1956 Clean Air Act. It follows major consultation nationally and locally.
Under the law everyone will have the right to work and socialise in a smoke free environment. Smokers will have to smoke outside unless they are in a private home or private vehicle. There are very few exemptions.
The introduction of smoke free environments will:
- reduce the risks to health from exposure to secondhand smoke
- recognise a person's right to be protected from harm and enjoy smoke free air
- increase the benefits of smoke free enclosed public places and workplaces for people trying to give up smoking
- save thousands of lives over the next decade by reducing both exposure to hazardous second hand smoke and overall smoking rates
Smoke Free Herefordshire and Businesses
Smoke free England will affect everyone, but have a big impact on business. The Smoke Free Herefordshire Partnership organised events for businesses to explain the reasoning behind the legislation, the regulations and enforcement of them, and dealing with the issues that may occur subsequent to the legislation, such as littering. The Partnership also took the Smoke Free Herefordshire Road Show to the public, visiting the market towns and Hereford city.
Materials promoting the new law are still available - see resources below.
For general information about the smoke free legislation ethelpline@herefordshire.gov.uk (01432 261761).
Giving up smoking
Whilst the law has been introduced to protect people from second hand smoke, many smokers are using the change as a reason to try to quit.
Smokefree Fire Safety
Smokefree and Underage Purchase
Smokefree Enforcement
Streetscene Smokefree Presentation
Health Needs Presentation
Promotional materials order form
Herefordshire Stop Smoking Service Advert
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National site: advice, information and support on giving up smoking
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National site: information about the smoke free legislation coming into effect on 1 July 2007
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