The Scottish Government’s target was for NHS smoking cessation services to achieve 7,026 successful quits in the most deprived areas in 2022/23. However, new figures revealed that there were just 4,877 quits last year, and only two of 14 health boards have met or exceeded their target for helping people to quit smoking.
Figures from Public Health Scotland reveal:
Alex said, “This yet another area where the SNP/Green government is completely failing to meet its own targets.
“Smoking claims the lives of thousands across Scotland every year, predominantly in the most deprived areas of the country. Every person who is helped to quit reduces the burden on our NHS.
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