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Health projects happening in your area
To help more people in Buckinghamshire live smokefree and to protect children and young people from the harms of vaping, several projects are happening across the county. Public Health is also working with other organisations, known as the Tobacco Control Alliance, to plan even more ways to reduce smoking and limit the impact of vapes on people and the environment.
Current tobacco control initiatives
The Buckinghamshire Tobacco Control Alliance comprises stakeholders from the Buckinghamshire area, working together to reduce smoking and tobacco issues. Local stakeholders play a crucial role in achieving the goals of the national and Buckinghamshire Tobacco Control Strategy 2024 to 2029 to create a smokefree generation in Buckinghamshire.
Smokers who want to quit smoking are supported by Be Healthy Bucks to utilise a variety of quit tools along with the evidence-based behavioural support provided by the service.
Our smokefree parks and playgrounds initiative is voluntary and designed to educate the public and promote positive behaviour change through smoke and vape free signage. This awareness-raising campaign involves the local community, children in local schools are actively involved in the ‘design a sign’ process.
Smokefree Sidelines is a collaboration between Buckinghamshire Public Health and the Bucks and Berks Football Association (FA) that aims to introduce a culture of not smoking or vaping on football match sidelines across Buckinghamshire. Smoke and vape free signage are placed around the sidelines to ensure that youth are not exposed to this. Smokers are signposted to local stop smoking services.
Trading Standards Officer dedicated to detecting underage sales (of vapes, tobacco, alcohol and nitrous oxide) and supporting successful enforcement actions.
The school survey includes questions on smoking. It explores whether children and young people currently smoke, where they buy their cigarettes, and if anyone in their household smokes. Baseline data will enable our team to understand local smoking prevalence, as well as spot trends over time.