Virtual Event
Helping Someone to Quit Smoking and Tobacco Chewing-The Tower Hamlets perspective
Online
This is short training module on delivering Very Brief Advice on Smoking (VBA+) to people who smoke in Tower Hamlets. This 60 minute module will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed so that you can feel confident in delivering VBA+
Our training features a brief overview of tobacco use in Tower Hamlets the general principles of, and skills to deliver, VBA+ apply to any clinical or community setting.
After completing this training module you will be able to:
- Understand tobacco use and prevalence in Tower Hamlets inc smokeless tobacco
- How to refer patients to the Stop Smoking Services in Tower Hamlets
- Understand the treatment on offer including NRT, Cytisine, Zyban and vaping
- Participate in the Swap to Stop vape Offer
Deliver the 3As
- Establish smoking status [ASK]and
- Advise on the best way of stopping smoking [ADVISE]
- Provide options for additional support and access to stop smoking medications [ACT]
- Deal effectively with patients and clients who do not feel able to quit
- Complete a short online assessment to consolidate your knowledge
Please sign-up for yourself to attend or share with colleagues that are interested in this - using link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1030974581727?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hear Vesa's story and how he finally quit smoking with help from QUITRIGHT TOWER HAMLETS
