Tobacco
This section gives information on NHS Health Scotland's tobacco programme. You'll also find links to tobacco research, learning, publications and related websites.
TOBACCO PROGRAMME
NHS Health Scotland's tobacco programme supports the implementation of the national action plan on tobacco control, 'A Breath of Fresh Air'. Action on tobacco is focused on prevention and education, second-hand smoke, cessation and protection and controls.
NHS Health Scotland supports all health boards to meet the HEAT H6 smoking cessation target.
'Through smoking cessation services, support 8% of each board's smoking population to successfully quit over the period 2008 - 2011.'
Background and policy information
An introduction to what's driving our work on tobacco and why.
TOBACCO RESOURCES
Tobacco research
Ongoing research, evaluations, work on the evidence base and links to published research on tobacco.
Tobacco publications
Listings of tobacco resources for the public and for health professionals produced by NHS Health Scotland. All resources are available from NHS Health Scotland's publications department.
Tobacco links
Related pages and websites on tobacco for various audiences from NHS Health Scotland, our partners and other organisations.
Contacts
NHS Health Scotland
For ordering publications:
Call 0131 536 5500 or
email publications@health.scot.nhs.uk
Smokeline
Our public-facing helpline set up to help
those who want to stop smoking: 0800 84 84 84