Vaping in Blackpool: Young people’s feedback
Time: 2:05 pm - 2:20 pm
Date: 14th September 2023
Theatre: 2023 Track 2
Like other areas of the country, Blackpool has seen a significant increase in the levels of vaping and e-cigarette use in recent years with anecdotal feedback suggesting that vaping prevalence was much higher than the national data, particularly amongst children and young people. In response to this, Healthwatch Blackpool were commissioned by Public Health at… Read more »
SCAH 2025Like other areas of the country, Blackpool has seen a significant increase in the levels of vaping and e-cigarette use in recent years with anecdotal feedback suggesting that vaping prevalence was much higher than the national data, particularly amongst children and young people. In response to this, Healthwatch Blackpool were commissioned by Public Health at Blackpool Council to better understand vaping behaviours within the population, gathering views primarily from young people, alongside teachers & professionals and parent & carers. A survey and subsequent focus groups were conducted, designed to collect information on usage, attitudes, access, safety and availability, whilst providing an in-depth understanding of local experiences. Between November 2022 and March 2023, Healthwatch Blackpool collected feedback from 4,170 local children and young people on the topic of vaping. This presentation highlights the key themes surrounding vaping from local young people living in Blackpool.
Chair
Emily Cannon Head of Quality Improvement - National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health
Speaker
Abigail Lee Young Person’s Engagement Officer - Healthwatch Blackpool, Empowerment Charity
Amy Butler Senior Engagement Officer - Healthwatch Blackpool, Empowerment Charity
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