Did You Know?
There are a lot of negative aspects to smoking, some more immediate and damaging than others, but it's never too late to help people turn their lives around. By joining our customised Workplace Smoking Cessation programme, you can make a difference today.
Costs
- It costs an employer over £3,000 per annum to employ a smoker!
- Health Insurance Premium costs for smokers are as much as 40% higher than for non-smokers in the same age group
- Losses in economic output as a result of smokers' deaths are costing organisations £4.1 billion
Productivity
- 34 million working days are lost in England and Wales through sickness absence caused by smoking related ill health; this costs organisations £2.5 billion
- Decreased productivity, lack of concentration due to nicotine withdrawal and smoking breaks costs another £2.9 billion
65% of smokers want to give up but need help and advice; more importantly they need support, YOUR support!