E-cigarette and vapouriser usage (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Community assets and services
Stop Smoking services are currently available in the following locations:
- 25 Pharmacies
- 22 GP Practices
- 12 Children's Centres
- 7 Community Organisations
- 6 Council Teams
- 2 Secondary Schools
- 2 Workplaces
There are several dedicated vape shops in the Borough that will provide advice to customers, a large number who are dual users (smoke and use a vaping device). Although the Council are not in a position to favour individual vaping stores, any stop smoking support messages will include advice to do their research and purchase devices from reputable sellers who are Tobacco Product Directive (TPD) compliant.