Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

The report provides an update on activity taking place in Stockport in support of  the Stoptober smoking cessation campaign, is the national 28 day Stop smoking campaign delivered by Public Health England (PHE).  The campaign is running for the 2nd year. 

The Board is invited to note the report.

Officer contact: Sarah Clarke, 0161 474 2456, sarah.clarke@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Board with an interim update on activity that had taken place in Stockport as part of the national ‘Stoptober’ smoking cessation campaign as well as an assessment of the potential impact. Coverage of the campaign in Stockport had been good and participation levels high.

Members discussed e-cigarettes and the need for further work on their impact and the implications for public health and other policies.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and the thanks of the Board be extended to all those involved in the ‘Stoptober’ campaign in Stockport.