Professionals
Smoking has traditionally been seen as a lifestyle choice. It is important to recognise smoking as an addiction, often initiated in childhood, which requires support and effective treatments to overcome.
As a professional, you can make a significant impact by discussing smoking with those you support and raising awareness of the professional help available through local services in Derby and Derbyshire.
Behavioural support and effective stop smoking treatments are the best ways to help individuals break free from nicotine addiction. In fact, they are three times more likely to successfully quit smoking if they receive professional support and use a stop smoking product.
Very Brief Advice (VBA)
VBA is a quick, 30-second intervention that any healthcare professional can deliver.
It involves asking about smoking status, offering advice on effective ways to quit, and supporting access to evidence-based stop smoking services.
Making a referral to stop smoking services
Thank you for seeking out information about how to refer someone for help with stopping smoking.
Some trusts or organisations have their own established process for referring people for stop smoking support. Please use those if your organisation has them. If not, please see the button below to find out more.
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