Quit Your Way

Jenny and the Bear is a fun and interactive story for primary one children that raises awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke.

The video highlights the risk of children’s exposure to second-hand smoke through an engaging story of a little girl and her teddy, as well as what parents/carers can do to ensure their children aren’t exposed to its harmful effects.

Watch the video and find out more. 

• Plan your quit We know quitting is tough, being prepared can boost your chances of success.
• Consider stop smoking products You could also consider Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as gum, patches or lozenges, to help your cravings.
• Link in with your local Pharmacy Did you know you can also visit your local Community Pharmacy for free stop smoking support?
• Get support from people who can help you Family and friends can be a great source of support which can increase your chances of stopping smoking.
• Have plenty of water and keep healthier snacks handy If quitting makes you snack more, have plenty of water to drink and plan ahead by keeping healthier snacks handy. Vegetable sticks, frozen grapes and mints have all been helpful for others.
• Remind yourself of how far you’ve come If you have already quit smoking, and are struggling, remind yourself of how far you have come on your quit journey!
• Think of a good reason to stop smoking Think of your top 3 reasons for quitting, write them down and put them in a place where you’ll see them every day.
• Don’t go ‘cold turkey’ Smoking is an addiction, without nicotine, you’ll go through withdrawal. Contact Quit Your Way for further advice and support on Nicotine Replacement Products.
• Tell your friends and family that you’re trying to quit By telling people you’re close to that you’re stopping smoking, they can encourage you to keep going if you’re tempted to smoke.
• If you’re pregnant, giving up smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby Talking to your midwife can help you get the right support. Your midwife won’t judge and wants to support you.
• Calculate your savings Quitting smoking really does lead to a richer life in more ways than one.
• Contact Quit Your Way Giving up smoking is not something you have to do on your own, our helpful and friendly advisers are here to help you every step of the way.

Community pharmacies provide a free and friendly stop smoking service.

Enter your postcode and find your nearest community pharmacy offering stop smoking support.

Find out more about support at your local pharmacy.

Second-hand smoke is harmful to everyone’s health, even pets, but it’s especially harmful to babies, children and pregnant women. So much so that people exposed to second-hand smoke can face the same dangers as people who smoke themselves.

Although the smoke you can see disappears quickly, the particles are so small that 85% of them are invisible and odourless. The levels of invisible but harmful toxins in the air can be high, up to 5 hours afterwards.

Children are especially vulnerable to second-hand smoke as their lungs and immune systems are still developing making them breathe faster; therefore, they inhale more toxic chemicals from tobacco smoke than adults.

Encouraging a smoke-free environment for children and families can help protect them from inhaling the same toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke. For more information on these steps, visit Take it right outside.

Find out more about protecting our pets from second-hand smoke.

How to stop smoking and stay stopped is a leaflet developed by Quit Your Way and Public Health Scotland.

This booklet will give you the best possible chance of success, especially if used together with the free support and stop-smoking medication available.

Read in both English and Polish.