Andrea Dickens Deputy Director, Smokefree South West, Bristol
Abstract
Opportunities to work with Local Government to change the social norm and create Smokefree Environments
Local government has a long history of public health leadership and longstanding strong and sustained relationships with local people. Local Authorities understand their communities and service users. The transition of Public Health to Local Authorities provides us with an exciting opportunity to work with local government to change the outdoor environment to support healthy and smokefree lifestyles.
Smokefree South West has been working with local authorities and other partners in the South West to deliver Smokefree Play Parks and to develop the concept of local Smokefree Streets. Working locally together and sharing expertise with our partners provides a greater insight into the communities we are trying to reach and strengthens local action.
There has been significant learning on the journey to deliver these projects which has brought real engagement, innovation and enthusiasm to all involved. These include park users, local authority contractors, local authority officers and members, and NHS partners.
This session will share the learnings we have made in the development and implementation of these projects and their contribution to the development of the outdoor smokefree environment.
Source of funding: None
Declaration of interest: Smokefree South West is collaboratively funded by the 14 South West Directors of Public Health
