A HEALTH charity is calling on Inverclyde organisations to sign up to a nationwide charter which seeks to reduce smoking rates.

ASH Scotland is encouraging organisations and groups in the area to sign up for Scotland’s Charter for Tobacco-free Generation and help their communities and the country progress towards reducing smoking rates to 5 per cent or lower by 2034.

Groups in Greenock interested in signing the charter are asked to support its goal by pledging to take a two or more actions available under the themes of raising vital awareness about the harms caused by tobacco and related products.

These themes include supporting stop smoking opportunities for staff, volunteers and service users, introducing a smoke and aerosol free environment, preventing tobacco companies’ promotions of their harmful products or helping to reduce youth uptake of tobacco or vapes.

There is also an option to make a higher level of commitment to become a charter champion and gain access to the charity’s engaging resources, special events and networking opportunities.

To sign up for ASH Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation and receive a welcome pack, visit www.ashscotland.org.uk/charter.