Introduction of Smokefree Workplaces for all Health and Social Service Facilities!

Health Premises in the Western Board Area will be ‘Smoke Free’ by 1^st January 2007.

Northern Ireland is currently considering legislation to make work places and enclosed public places ‘Smoke Free’ from 1^st April 2007. The Health Service is setting an example by making it’s facilities in the Western Board Area non-smoking by 1^st January 2007. For further information or advice on making your workplace ‘smoke free’ or where staff who smoke can access support to quit contact: Mark McBride Co-ordinator for Tobacco Control, WHSSB, 02882 253951 or email: mark.mcbride@whssb.n-i.nhs.uk

The Smoking Policy is in its final draft and will be available to view as soon as possible.