The harmful effects of tobacco have been known since the mid 1900s. The recent Scottish Government focus has been on discouraging people from starting smoking (prevention), protection (such as from second hand smoke) and helping those who want to stop smoking (cessation). The harmful effects of tobacco underpin all three of these. This section of the toolkit aims to address them all.
This page contains the recommended resources available to people working in an educational setting in Highland.
Websites:
- ASH Scotland the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. Includes information on young people and vaping.
- Fast Forward was established as a national charity in 1987. They provide experiential learning based on accurate information and sound advice on substance misuse education and prevention.
- Scotland’s Charter For A Smoke Free Generation information on signing up to the Charter.
- GASP – Health promotion and stopping smoking resources.
- Smoke Free Highland – Local information for anyone thinking about stopping smoking.
- Tobacco Free Schools Resource Pack developed by ASH Scotland, includes lesson plans and policy framework.
- Current information on E- cigarettes and vaping to quit smoking can be found at NHS inform and also NHS UK.
Publications:
- ASH Scotland Young people and vaping
- ASH Scotland Fast Facts
- E-Cigs, Vaping and Young People
- E-cigarettes
- Tobacco and the Law Fact Sheet
- Highland Substance Awareness – Prevention and Education Framework
- SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area
- Smoking and Modelling Briefing
HIRS Resources:
Further resources are available to order from NHS Highland’s Health Information and Resources Service (HIRS). To obtain resources from HIRS, you will need to register on the web site. You can search the site by subject. Materials can be delivered to your local NHS Hospital or GP premises, or collected from and returned to Southside Road, Inverness. Full details are available at Healthy Highlanders.
e-learning: