Services Database Stop Smoking Service (Worcestershire Area)

Service ID

44164

Description

The core elements of the service are the provision of behavioural support and pharmacotherapy. Success is measured at 12 weeks after the Service User stops smoking, with progress assessed and an interim payment made at four weeks.

This service is only available to pregnant women.

Location of service

Herefordshire & Worcestershire LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Local Authority contract

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Stop smoking

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Decommissioned

Training

All staff involved in delivery should have been trained to National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) standards 2011 and meet level two advisor accreditation. Additional training is required for advisors offering NRT in pregnancy on this contract.

Comments

This service is available in the Worcestershire area only.