Second-hand smoking and vaping
Second-hand smoking or vaping occurs when people near a smoker breathe in their smoke (or aerosol from vapes).
There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke or aerosol. It is harmful to everyone who breathes it in, from your friends and family to children and pets.
The City is committed to limiting community exposure to second-hand smoke and vape aerosol through our Smoke-Free Town Centres.
We have listed resources where you can find more information, advice and support, as well as how to quit.
Smoking
Find out more below about cigarettes and the health impacts of smoking.
Health impacts of smoking
Information resources
Vaping
Contrary to common beliefs, vapes are not safe. Learn more about vapes and the health impacts of vaping.
Health impacts of vaping
Information resources
How to quit smoking or vaping
Quitting vaping is similar to quitting smoking. You can find more advice on our dedicated page or below:
How to quit vaping | Clear the Air
My QuitBuddy app
Quitting smoking - health benefits, quit plans, resources | healthdirect
Make Smoking History quit resources