Wellbeing mattersSmoking

Quitting smoking

In Scotland over 8,000 people die every year from tobacco use (Public Health Information Scotland).

Stopping smoking is a difficult thing to do. One of the main reasons is because of nicotine.

Nicotine is a highly addictive drug in cigarettes and it's this addictive nature that makes it difficult to quit. However, it's never too late, even people who have smoked all their lives will improve their health by stopping smoking. 

Smoking local rule

The law on smoking in Scotland protects people from the harmful effects of passive smoking. The introduction of The Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 prohibits smoking in certain wholly or substantially enclosed public places, including workplaces such as the University.

In alignment with this Act, the University has a No Smoking Occupational Health and Safety Standard Local Rule.

University buildings

All University buildings are signed to indicate that smoking is prohibited. Non-smokers' health is also at risk from smoking fumes and it's for this reason we encourage smokers to be considerate to non-smokers by distancing themselves at least 15 feet (4.6 metres) away from doorways and office windows.