The Government has now announced ‘D’ day for the ban on smoking in public places which is 1 July 2007.
For non smokers who enjoy a drink in the pub it means a smoke free atmosphere and a healthier environment for staff working in the leisure industry. For smokers it means staying at home, smoking outside the pub or perhaps deciding to quit and join the ranks of non smokers.
Since the government originally announced there was to be a smoking ban there has been a noticeable drop in the number of people seeking help from smoking cessation services. We believe that many smokers have decided to ‘put off’ stopping smoking until just before the ban comes into force. This is what happened in Scotland earlier this year. The ban was introduced in March and in the 3 months prior the number of people seeking help doubled.
So if you are considering quitting next year and you need help you might want to consider taking the plunge in the first 3 months of 2007 in order to avoid joining a waiting list!
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