29th April 2026
World No Tobacco Day – 31 May 2026
World Tobacco Day is on 31st May 2026. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal”, shines a light on how tobacco and nicotine products are designed to look attractive—especially to young people. Flavours, colourful packaging, and clever marketing can hide the real risks of addiction and harm.
World No Tobacco Day 2026 aims to: ️
- Raise awareness of how the tobacco and nicotine industry targets young people
- Advocate for stronger tobacco control policies to reduce product appeal
- Prevent addiction and reduce demand by equipping the public – especially young people with the knowledge and tools to resist industry manipulation and access evidence-based cessation support.
Now is the time to look beyond the marketing so we can bring an end to the tobacco epidemic and secure a tobacco and nicotine‑free future for the next generation.
The Belfast Trust has a Stop Smoking Service for staff and patients, which offers support and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for up to 12 weeks to help you stop smoking.
For staff referrals contact Fiona McCabe on 07701279263 or click here for more information.
For patient referrals contact Kate Carey on 07385954094.
For more information on how to refer a patient via encompass click here.