Services Database Stop Smoking Service (Milton Keynes Area)

Service ID

152449

Description

The Stop Smoking Level Two programme is one in which Providers will provide one to one support and advice to people who want to stop smoking. The programme will help to increase choice and improve access to Milton Keynes Stop Smoking Services.

Each provider will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of potential smoking quitters. The Provider will provide one to one support and advice to the user and referral to specialist services if necessary. The Provider will help facilitate access to, and where appropriate supply, appropriate stop smoking Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and other appropriate pharmacotherapy. Referrals for Champix or Zyban should be made through the service users GP on prescription.

Location of service

Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Stop smoking

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

Please refer to the Training Briefing (attached) for details. 

Comments

This service is available in the Milton Keynes area only.