Lincolnshire Smoke Free Homes Evaluation Feedback Comments

• “At first family and friends didn’t like having to go into my garden to smoke, and some tried to discourage me, but after explaining my reasons and the benefits of doing so, now my best friend (who smoked all around her house) smokes in just one room, and my sister also now only smokes in one room. I still don’t think it is acceptable to smoke anywhere in a house at all, but I’m glad I’ve made a few people aware, and have made a few homes nearly smoke free. Unfortunately I am still a smoker, but still stick to my gold promise, and will continue to do so”
• “Visit from local fire service - excellent, well given advice, free smoke alarm, very friendly didn’t rush off, enjoyed his job. Smoking in my home was not a problem but fire safety was important - Thank you”
• “Very good initiative as it will make people less embarrassed about asking family and friends to stop smoking in there home. This should feel like an acceptable request for everyone. The more it’s promoted the better!”
• “No-one in our house smokes but my mother in law does. Signing up to smoke free homes made it easier to ban her from smoking in my house this Christmas - Thank you”
• “I think having a smoke free home makes me feel cleaner, and I feel better that the children are in a smoke free atmosphere most of the time”
• “The welcome to our Smoke Free Home sticker on the front door does encourage callers to put out cigarettes before coming to the door. Our neighbours also no longer light up or smoke near our children (before we had to request them not to)”
• “Not smoking in my home or soon to stop in public places had stopped me even considering sparking up, thanks!”
• “I have noticed hair, clothes, home smells much nicer since banning smoking from my house”
• “I have reduced my smoking significantly and determined to try to stop again until I succeed. Helps to feel part of something.”
• “I would just like to say a big thank you for all your help and information, it’s a great success!”