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04/04/2007
UCF helps NI prepare to go smoke-free
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has stepped up its programme of activities and awareness raising as Northern Ireland prepares to go smoke-free on 30 April.
The cancer charity, which campaigned strenuously for the smoke-free legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland, is working closely with the business, health and education sectors that all smokers who want to stop have access to information and support, and when they need it.
Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention said: “We know that the introduction of smoke-free legislation for enclosed public places and workplaces will be huge success.
“Recent research commissioned by the charity, No Smoking Day showed that more people in Northern Ireland are aware of the legislation than anywhere else in the UK and that the legislation has a higher degree of public support here than England, Wales or even Scotland where it has already been in place for over a year.”
Mr McElwee continued: “We expect large numbers to quit and this will result in an immediate and dramatic improvement in their health, as well as protecting the health of the entire local workforce.
“Tobacco kills half of all smokers and leaves many others with long-term illnesses. From our support work with local communities we know there is a huge desire to break the nicotine trap
“The Ulster Cancer Foundation stop smoking teams are here to support smokers in their decision to go smoke-free.”
Six new clinics have also been introduced in order to meet the demand from smokers who want to quit, with weekly clinics being held in workplaces, community centres, pharmacies and GP practices.
Mr McElwee concluded: “It will be hard to escape information about the new smoking legislation and we believe that in the run-up to 30 April, smokers especially need to know where to get help and assistance.”
(JM/SP)
The cancer charity, which campaigned strenuously for the smoke-free legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland, is working closely with the business, health and education sectors that all smokers who want to stop have access to information and support, and when they need it.
Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention said: “We know that the introduction of smoke-free legislation for enclosed public places and workplaces will be huge success.
“Recent research commissioned by the charity, No Smoking Day showed that more people in Northern Ireland are aware of the legislation than anywhere else in the UK and that the legislation has a higher degree of public support here than England, Wales or even Scotland where it has already been in place for over a year.”
Mr McElwee continued: “We expect large numbers to quit and this will result in an immediate and dramatic improvement in their health, as well as protecting the health of the entire local workforce.
“Tobacco kills half of all smokers and leaves many others with long-term illnesses. From our support work with local communities we know there is a huge desire to break the nicotine trap
“The Ulster Cancer Foundation stop smoking teams are here to support smokers in their decision to go smoke-free.”
Six new clinics have also been introduced in order to meet the demand from smokers who want to quit, with weekly clinics being held in workplaces, community centres, pharmacies and GP practices.
Mr McElwee concluded: “It will be hard to escape information about the new smoking legislation and we believe that in the run-up to 30 April, smokers especially need to know where to get help and assistance.”
(JM/SP)
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