Help In the Workplace
Information for Employers
The new smoke-free law was introduced to protect employees and the public from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. It is now against the law to smoke in almost all enclosed public workplaces and vehicles. Local councils are responsible for enforcing the new law. Failure to comply with the new law is a criminal offence.
Wolverhampton Stop Smoking Service can provide support for your employees to quit the habit.
What can we offer?
- Objectives
To motivate your employees to make a quit attempt
To deliver Nicotine Replacement Therapy and to support your workforce. - Timing
Each Stop Smoking session takes one hour per week for a six-week period and is delivered on your premises in agreement with management - Employees receive
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Written information
Motivational support
Sessions are delivered by a Smoking Cessation Specialist
Benefits to the employer
- Reduced absenteeism
- Increased productivity
- Improved staff relations & morale
- Improved company image
- Healthier workforce
For more information please email the Stop Smoking service or call the freephone number on 0800 073 42 42.
Research tells us that almost nine out of ten smokers want to quit because of health concerns. Are you one them?
Do you feel your health is being affected by smoking?
Would you like help in the workplace to quit?
If the answer is yes to both these questions, why not contact your Occupational Health, Personnel Department, Human Resources or Union Representative or just have a chat with your Line Manager and ask if arrangements could be made to provide some support in the workplace to help you to quit.
If you are interested and would like any further information please contact our workplace advisor on the freephone number 0800 073 42 42 or email the Stop Smoking service .
