Smokers encouraged to quit with free vapes and advice from council

Smokers are addicted to nicotine, not tobacco, and it’s the tar and toxic chemicals produced in tobacco smoke that kill. Therefore, the switch from smoking to vaping is a positive health move, says the council.

Lucy Steels-Walshaw, executive member for health, wellbeing and adult social care, said, “Stopping smoking completely and for good is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing. It lowers your risk of getting cancer and other illnesses, saves you money and stops the harm caused to those around you from passive smoke.

“Stopping smoking at any age can lengthen and improve your quality of life, even if you have a smoking-related illness. Stopping smoking is difficult, but by switching to vaping with the help of our health trainers, it can help you quit smoking forever.”