Vaping and Oral Nicotine Product use in Children and Young People - Parents/Carers Survey

Overview

The use of vapes and other oral nicotine products (ONP)* has been rising over the last 5 years amongst children and young people. The full extent of health impacts are still being studied, however we already know that there are detrimental effects.  

Havering Public Health are conducting a Health Needs Assessment (HNA) to better understand the issue locally and tailor our approach. The HNA focuses on all children aged up to 17, and young people who are care experienced or with SEND aged 18-25.   

We want to hear from parents and carers in Havering about your experience of the use of oral nicotine products by children, and what impact you think they have. The insight you provide will help to shape the local response. The results of the HNA process and resulting recommendations will be publicly available once complete. Your responses will be anonymous. 

This survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Please continue until the end.  

*Oral nicotine products, include but are not limited to: disposable and rechargeable vapes (devices containing a nicotine filled e-liquid); nicotine pouches; nicotine strips; dissolvable films and nicotine toothpicks.

Products containing tobacco are not included in the scope as Tobacco Harm Reduction is part of an existing Havering Public Health Strategy.