Smokefree homes

Background

Every year 10,000 people die from passive smoke exposure in the home. Currently there are five million children who live in homes where at least one person smokes.

The Smokefree Homes campaign seeks to support people in protecting their family, friends and children from the harmful effects of smoking within the home or car.

The PCT, in partnership with the Stop Smoking Service, is working closely with schools, colleges, children’s centres and local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of second hand smoke and the benefits of working towards smokefree homes.

We are asking people to take a smokefree pledge:

When you take the smokefree pledge, you make the choice not to smoke in your home or car, and you do not permit others to smoke in your home or car. If you must smoke, you pledge that you will smoke outside.

When you enter your name and address details into the pledge, you'll automatically be sent free window stickers and a certificate.

Giving up smoking

If you want to give up smoking and would like help and advice, contact your local stop smoking service.

Smokefree video