What new locations are being considered for smoking and vaping bans in the UK?

New proposals include banning smoking and vaping in children's playgrounds and outside schools, as well as outside hospitals and other health facilities.

Will outdoor hospitality areas be included in the proposed smoking bans?

Outdoor areas of hospitality venues, such as bar, pub, and restaurant gardens, will be exempt from the proposed ban.

What is the aim of the proposed expanded smoke-free zones in the UK?

The aim is to expand smoke-free environments to protect children and vulnerable individuals from secondhand smoke and vaping.

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UK Considers Playground Smoking Ban for Kids' Health

13 Feb

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Summary

New proposals aim to ban smoking and vaping in children's playgrounds.
The plan includes restrictions outside schools and health facilities.
Outdoor hospitality areas and beaches will be exempt from the ban.

UK Considers Playground Smoking Ban for Kids' Health

The UK government is proposing significant expansions to smoke-free zones, currently under public consultation. These measures aim to protect children and vulnerable individuals from secondhand smoke and vaping.

Under the proposed plan, smoking and vaping would be prohibited in children's playgrounds and outside schools. Smoking will also be banned outside hospitals and other health facilities, though vaping will remain permitted there to support individuals attempting to quit.

Existing indoor public spaces, including workplaces and public transport, will also become heated tobacco-free and vape-free. However, outdoor areas of hospitality venues like pubs and restaurants, as well as wide-open public spaces such as beaches, will be exempt. People will still be able to smoke or vape in their homes or private outdoor spaces.