Organisation: Fife Institute of Physical and Recreational Education (FIPRE), Fife Council
Lead / Main Contact: Richard Brickley
Duration: 2 years, 10 months (June 2003-March 2006)
Target Group: Mental Health and Disability
Project Profile:
The project attempted to establish ongoing smoking cessation courses that would extend the current programme of physical activity options to specifically target individuals with a physical, sensory or learning disability or a mental health problem. Students would be offered access to a health visitor and physical activity specialist within the Fife Sports Institute; upon completion, individuals would be offered the opportunity to continue their involvement in physical activity with or without support. The project did not manage to gain momentum, however, and was wound up early. No Executive Summary or Final Report were posted, as the project lead retired from his post.
Tobacco and Inequalities Project
ASH Scotland's Tobacco and Inequalities project has targeted its work around the theme of mental health.
A needs assessment was conducted, consisting of several components, to uncover the main issues and challenges surrounding the use of tobacco amongst this group and to identify priorities for action. As a result various pieces of work have been produced.
page last updated: 20 July 2009