Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley
Service overview
Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley has helped many people to stop smoking successfully and is a key part of tobacco control and health inequalities policies both at local and national level.
Many smokers will need to make multiple attempts to quit before achieving long-term success and it is every health professional’s responsibility to raise the subject of stopping smoking at every opportunity.
- Smokers expect to be asked about smoking as it shows a health professional’s concern about their overall health.
- If health professionals fail to mention smoking at every consultation, smokers are given the impression that it is not affecting their health and are less likely to make a quit attempt.
Core service stop smoking programme
The core service provides a 12-week support programme. The client attends weekly for the first four weeks and then fortnightly for the rest of the course. The first contact with the client will last approximately 40mins and they will be asked about their smoking habits, levels of addiction and their health in general. On each return appointment the levels of carbon monoxide will be tested to confirm the smoking status. (Readings under 6ppm is classed as a non-smoker) Vouchers are provided for stop smoking medications weekly for the first 4 weeks and then fortnightly up to the end of the course if appropriate. Currently stop smoking medication is free for the full 12-week programme.
Service operating days and times
Training
The service provides free face to face training for health professionals and teams working in the community who would like to increase their knowledge of smoking cessation issues and the referral process into the service. For information about the training please phone 01226 644364.
The National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) offer an e-learning package for all staff who would like to widen their knowledge about smoking interventions. Please visit www.ncsct.co.uk
Accessing the service
- Tel: 01226 644364
- Email: ysfbarnsley@swyt.nhs.uk
- Web: http://www.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/
Services provided:
- Face to Face support
- Telephone support
- Website support
- On-line quitting tool
Referral guidelines
Young People
• Smokers 12 years and over who are motivated to stop smoking
Adults
• Smokers 18+ who are motivated to quit smoking.
• Smokers who would benefit from stop smoking information.
• Any out-patients, their friends, and families during their contact with secondary care
Referrals
Self and professional referrals accepted
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Clinical support group
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Cardiovascular and Lipids
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Respiratory and Smoking
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Clinical support area
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Service typeSmoking cessation
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ProviderSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
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Telephone01226 644364
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Email address
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Website
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