Queer as Smoke Calderdale is a partnership between Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale, the Brunswick Centre and Calderdale Council Public Health. It aims to raise awareness of smoking in LGBTQ+ communities and promote local smoking cessation provision in Calderdale, including the offer of vapes.
Did you know?
LGBTQ+ people are 46% more likely to smoke than the general population.
There are higher levels of stress, anxiety and mental illness in these communities and smoking is used as a way to cope.
Smoking is seen as more socially acceptable in this community. People often start smoking to fit in, make friends or due to peer pressure.
Alcohol and drugs are also a trigger to smoke and often go hand in hand.
Did you know?
86% of LGBTQ+ people want to quit smoking, but what might stop them from seeking help to quit?
To increase your chances of quitting successfully we encourage all smokers to get support from their local NHS stop smoking service. The Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale team have undertaken LGBTQ+ awareness training and work hard to make sure our service is accessible and meets the needs of all smokers in Calderdale.
Call 0800 612 0011 (free from a landline) or 0330 660 1166 Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm and Saturdays between 9am until 4.30pm
