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Smoking in Residential Care Homes

Summary of postings

Smoking in Residential Care Homes	Caroline	7 Jun 07
Re: Smoking in Residential Care Homes	Andrew Southwell	8 Jun 07

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Smoking in Residential Care Homes	Caroline	07/06/2007 14:28	crogers@ damha org uk
Wondering if anyone has a similar problem? We have a residential care home which has designated night and day carers. We have smokers on both shifts - the day carers who smoke will be allowed to go outside but the problem lies in allowing night carers outside leaving the home vulnerable and in breach of other policies and themselves at potential risk. Obviously this raises issues of fairness. Other than a complete smoking ban any suggestions?

+ Re: Smoking in Residential Care Homes	Andrew Southwell	08/06/2007 10:10	andrew@ appartnership co uk
I've just advised on a similar issue and the only option for a balanced policy is a complete smoking ban. There is no right to smoke (speaking as a smoker myself) and the restrictions on you regarding night carers are prevalent.