smoking

In July 2007 legal restrictions on smoking in workplaces and enclosed public places came into force in England. This followed similar legislation in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

• Is breathing other people's tobacco smoke harmful?  more...
• What are the restrictions on smoking at work?  more...
• What should my employer be doing about smoking at work?  more...
• What exemptions are there to the workplace smoking ban?  more...
• Can my employer stop smokers from taking cigarette breaks?  more...
• Can my employer stop me smoking outside the premises?  more...
• I visit people in their own homes. Is that covered by the smoking ban?  more...

further information

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a public health charity working on smoking issues. They have research and resources links on their website.

The following government websites support people and businesses in the implications of the smoking ban in different parts of the UK: Clearing the Air (Scotland); Smoking Ban Wales; Space to Breath for Northern Ireland; and Smoke Free England.

Go SmokeFree has been set up by the NHS to provide advice on kicking the smoking habit.