Free Vapes for Manc Smokers
Smokers in Manchester are now able to obtain free vape kits thanks to a trial being conducted by Trafford Council
-
by Dave Cross
Share on:
Smokers in the Trafford Council area can now benefit from a brilliant new scheme where six pharmacies will be giving away starter kits for free to anybody signing up to the trial program.
The project includes a vape kit with enough juice to last for four weeks, and access to a consultation session with a smoking cessation specialist. Advice will be given on how best to approach switching from smoking to vaping, how to use the equipment and an opportunity to get answers to any other questions.
The only proviso is that people applying to take part are over the age of 18, resident in the region and not pregnant. The project ends at the end of March – so be sure to encourage friends and relations to take up the opportunity quickly.
The six pharmacies taking part in the trial:
Broomwood Pharmacy Ltd
63 Briarfield Road
Timperley
Altrincham WA15 7DD
Davey’s Chemist
14 Warburton Ln
City Centre
Partington
Manchester M31 4WJ
Harry’s Pharmacy
92 Mitford St
Stretford
Manchester M32 8AQ
Hollowood Chemist
69 Washway Rd
Sale M33 7SS
Limelight Pharmacy
1 St Brides Way
Stretford
Manchester M16 9NW
Malcolm’s Pharmacy
28 Flixton Rd
Urmston
Manchester M41 5AA
Ben Fryer, Public Health Registrar at Trafford Council, said: “While e-cigarettes contain nicotine, just like traditional nicotine patches and gums, they don’t produce the cancer-causing carcinogens that are produced by burning tobacco. As a result, Public Health England estimates that e-cigarettes are 95% safer than tobacco.”
"E-cigarettes are recommended as one option to help people stop smoking by Public Health England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the medical royal colleges.”
Councillor Judith Lloyd, Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing at Trafford Council, said: "One of the best things that anyone can do in 2019 to improve their health and wellbeing is to stop smoking. We are offering Trafford residents a free e-cigarette starter kit, with professional smoking cessation support to encourage people to stop smoking in 2019.”
"If you currently smoke but would like to quit, and would like to try a free e-cigarette, please visit one the 6 pharmacies in Trafford who are offering this service before the end of March.”
Resources:
- Trafford Council Stop Smoking - https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/health-social-care-and-support/health-and-wellbeing/stop-smoking.aspx
Dave Cross
Journalist at POTVDave is a freelance writer; with articles on music, motorbikes, football, pop-science, vaping and tobacco harm reduction in Sounds, Melody Maker, UBG, AWoL, Bike, When Saturday Comes, Vape News Magazine, and syndicated across the Johnston Press group. He was published in an anthology of “Greatest Football Writing”, but still believes this was a mistake. Dave contributes sketches to comedy shows and used to co-host a radio sketch show. He’s worked with numerous start-ups to develop content for their websites.
Join the discussion
Harm Reduction For The Rich
The United Kingdom risks becoming a harm reduction country only for the wealthy, according to Michael Landl of the World Vapers’ Alliance
-
by Dave Cross
CAPHRA Highlights Tobacco Control Flaws
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates highlights the flaws in tobacco control which has led to the rise of black market in Australia
-
by Dave Cross
A Missed Opportunity at COP10
The Smoke Free Sweden movement says that COP10 was a missed opportunity to save millions of lives
-
by Dave Cross
COP10: Promote Tobacco Harm Reduction
Experts with Smoke Free Sweden are emphasising the urgent need for a Tobacco Harm Reduction approach at COP10
-
by Dave Cross
