NHS Grampian is asking for views on whether e-cigarette use should be allowed on its grounds.

The current policy does not allow the use of tobacco cigarettes or e-cigarette products within its grounds, however the policy is due to be reviewed.

NHS Health Scotland recently released a consensus statement saying that vaping e-cigarettes is "definitely less harmful" than smoking tobacco, based on current evidence.

Deputy director of public health, Chris Littlejohn, said: "The harm caused by tobacco is well known, however NHS Health Scotland recently released a consensus statement to clarify perceptions on the harms and benefits of using an e-cigarette.

"The consensus states that although most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is addictive, vaping carries less risk than smoking tobacco."

"Furthermore it recognises that e-cigarettes are useful for public health and health service purposes only as a potential route towards stopping smoking however access to e-cigarettes needs to be controlled carefully; these are not products for children or non-smokers."

People can have their say by completing the survey found on NHS Grampian's website.