Issue - meetings
GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO STOP SMOKING
Meeting: 20/12/2023 - Health & Wellbeing Board (Item 28)
28 GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO STOP SMOKING 
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Additional documents:
Decision:
Report: Proposed spending plan with additional government funding for stop smoking services
Presented by: Kate-Ezeoke-Griffiths, Assistant Director/Public Health Consultant
The Board noted the content of the presentation, and agreed that the decision would be made at the next Borough Partnership as this meeting was not quorate.
Minutes:
Report: Proposed spending plan with additional government funding for stop smoking services
Presented by: Kate-Ezeoke-Griffiths, Assistant Director/Public Health Consultant
The presentation outlined the spending proposal with additional Government funding for stop smoking services for 2024/25 in line with national guidance
The overview included the ambition of the local authority to reduce smoking in Havering. A discussion included the latest demographics of smoking in the borough, ethnic profiles, age when smoking begins.
The Local Authority will continue to work with schools on the dangers of smoking and the new issue of vaping by young people.
Clarity on number of pharmacies involved in the ‘smoking cessation scheme’, currently 5, but working towards enrolling a further 5.
A discussion was had regarding the spending timeline. Guidance has been sought.
The Board noted the content of the presentation, and agreed that the decision would be made at the next Borough Partnership as this meeting was not quorate.