Essex

Tobacco Control Alliance

The Smoke Free Essex Tobacco Control Alliance was launched in November 2004 and comprises of members from Health, Local Authorities – Environmental Health, Trading Standards, HM Prison Service and the Council for Voluntary Service.

Its aims are to:

• Reduce the uptake of tobacco use and promote Stop Smoking Support Services to the public;
• Educate and inform the residents of Essex so that they are equipped to make healthy choices;
• Reduce the exposure of secondary smoke within the workplace and residential living;
• Continue to work with businesses on the issue of exposure to secondary smoke in the workplace.

Proposed activity for 2007/8:

• To hold a “One year on ” conference for business in Essex to explore enforcement of the smoking legislation and address emerging issues;
• Reduction in smoking prevalence in adults to 21% by 2009 with a focus on the more disadvantaged areas;
• Reduction in smoking prevalence in the < 18s and to promote the increased age limit of 18 to retailers to legally sell tobacco products.

Co-ordinator: Carol Ryley
Tel: 07951 637114

Chair: Dr Andrea Atherton
Tel: 01702 224656

Website address: www.smokefreeessex.co.uk

Email address: smokefreeessex@midessexpct.nhs.uk