Going Smokefree in Kensington and Chelsea

It is now illegal to smoke in any work place and work vehicle in England. This includes every office, pub, club, restaurant and café. This is to reduce exposure to second hand smoke.

Here you will find information on

The law
Frequently asked questions about the smoke-free legislation
What to do if you want to give up smoking
Contact us - smokefree

The facts about smoking

"Across the UK passive smoking at work is likely to be responsible for the deaths of more than two employed people per working day (617 deaths per year), including 54 deaths in the hospitality industry each year". Kondrad Jamrozik, BMJ 2005

"An hour a day in a room with a smoker is nearly 100 times more likely to cause lung cancer in a non-smoker than 20 years spent in a building containing asbestos". Sir Richard Doll, Behind the smoke screen: The Myths & the Facts, 2005 April

Send us your questions

If you have a question that is not adequately addressed by the information provided, please email us at smokefree@rbkc.gov.uk