Wiltshire Tobacco Alliance
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Will you join us?
Wiltshire Tobacco Alliance is a partnership working together to create a Smokefree Wiltshire. The main aim of the Alliance is to end the harm caused by tobacco and achieve a smoking rate of 5% or less by 2029.
In Wiltshire, 10.6% (approximately 44,000) of people smoke. That's why partners including Wiltshire Council, NHS trusts and other specialists in health, social care and the community, have joined forces to tackle the issues and address the significant health inequalities in our county.
Our vision
We are committed to reducing the devastating impact of tobacco across Wiltshire's communities. The Wiltshire Tobacco Alliance strategy outlines our shared vision of a Smokefree Wiltshire and the practical steps to achieve it by 2029.
Our Wiltshire Vision: All residents have the choice to live a smokefree life, free from the burden of addiction, where everyone is protected from the harmful effects of tobacco.
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Protect
Protect children and young people from the harms of tobacco and nicotine containing products.
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Reduce inequalities
Reduce health inequalities caused by smoking by expanding access to stop smoking services that work for residents.
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Collaborate
Foster whole system collaboration to make a Smokefree Generation everyone's business.
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How tobacco impacts Wiltshire
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in England, killing two out of three smokers. It is also one of the biggest drivers for health inequalities in our county.
In Wiltshire, nine people die every week and someone is admitted to hospital every minute because of smoking.
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£209 million in lost economic productivity
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£14 million cost to the NHS
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£119 million in social care costs to local authorities
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£2.76 million in fire costs
What we're doing to address it
In order to reduce the devastating impact of tobacco addiction across Wiltshire communities, we're working together to support people to quit smoking.
We meet every two months to discuss how we can reduce smoking in Wiltshire to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents. You can also take action by signing up to our monthly newsletter that keeps you up to date with new resources, campaigns and developments.
This is a collaborative process and by delivering on our strategy we can eliminate the harms of tobacco and create a Smokefree Wiltshire by 2029.
Illegal tobacco and vapes
Children and young people are often targeted by organisations who sell illegal tobacco and vapes, making it easier for them to get hooked on a lethal addiction.
Illegal tobacco and vapes impact our communities, as criminal gangs who supply them often have links to organised crime.
To keep illegal tobacco and vapes out of Wiltshire, report it:
Or by contacting the Citizen's Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 (opens new window).
How to get involved
Join the alliance
Join the alliance
By becoming a member of the Wiltshire Tobacco Alliance, it demonstrates your organisation's commitment to making Wiltshire a smokefree county and improving the lives of all residents.
Sign up here to find out how you can be a part of the alliance and be kept up to date with what is happening in Wiltshire.
Become a Smokefree Champion
Become a Smokefree Champion
Do you work with residents that smoke? Do you want to reduce smoking and improve the health of your community?
We can help. We offer free evidence-based training which is suitable for anyone who sees residents that smoke - whatever industry you work in.
It covers:
- Benefits of stopping smoking
- Having very brief conversations about smoking
- How to refer people that want to stop smoking
- Resources available
To find out more information about becoming a Smokefree Champion in Wiltshire, please email WiltshireTobaccoAlliance@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
Resources
Resources
People are three times more likely to quit with a combination of support from expert stop smoking services and stop smoking aids. There are more options available than ever before.
Ways you can help:
- Share our campaign page where residents can find out more information about stopping smoking, Smokefree Wiltshire
- Contact to request posters, business cards and flyers that promote how to get support for Wiltshire residents. Request resources from WiltshireTobaccoAlliance@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window)
- Request free national resources from the Campaign Resource Centre (opens new window)
Partners already in the alliance
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Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership
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Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
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