The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it has encouraged thousands of people to quit the habit.
One year on since the introduction of the ban, Scottish doctors still see smoking as the number one public health issue in the country.
Peter Terry, chair of BMA Scotland said: “Scots have embraced the some-free legislation and many have chosen to quite.”
BMA’s announcement comes just days after industry leaders revealed that a third of pubs in Scotland have been forced to lay off staff because of the ban.
According to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, 34 per cent of the 530 members it surveyed had let staff go during the past year.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it has encouraged thousands of people to quit the habit.
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is
thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community
leisure facilities in the UK.
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were
appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into
a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for
individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the
community.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it has encouraged thousands of people to quit the habit.
One year on since the introduction of the ban, Scottish doctors still see smoking as the number one public health issue in the country.
Peter Terry, chair of BMA Scotland said: “Scots have embraced the some-free legislation and many have chosen to quite.”
BMA’s announcement comes just days after industry leaders revealed that a third of pubs in Scotland have been forced to lay off staff because of the ban.
According to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, 34 per cent of the 530 members it surveyed had let staff go during the past year.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it has encouraged thousands of people to quit the habit.
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
“I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year ”
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is
thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community
leisure facilities in the UK.
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were
appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into
a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for
individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the
community.