Is the 1st July 2007 more evidence of the so called ‘nanny state’ or is it in fact a great opportunity to help more smokers quit an extremely destructive habit? We think it is both.
The ban on smoking in enclosed public places comes into effect in England on 1st July and has already been implemented in Scotland. Ireland and Wales.
The National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence have recommended that employers allow their smoking employees time off work (up to 14 hours) to attend NHS stop smoking services which are available during work hours only. It is understandable that organisations will be reluctant to allow staff up to 14 hours off work over a 6 week period to attend NHS stop smoking support groups with no guarantee of success.
If you or your organisation want a quicker and more effective approach, 2 hours over a 7 day period followed by a 12 month guaranteed support programme, which can be achieved outside of normal working hours without Nicotine replacement therapy you really should contact thespencepractice now to find out how.
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