Services Database Stop Smoking Level 1& 2 Service (Bradford Area)
Service ID
44774
Description
Aims of the Service
- To provide universal and targeted evidence-based smoking cessation support for smokers aged 12+ across Bradford District, delivered by Level 2 Stop Smoking Practitioners in primary care-based and community settings, as part of the Living Well Service offer.
- To increase the accessibility of licensed pharmacotherapy across the District through E-vouchers issued by a Level 2 Stop Smoking Practitioner and processed in participating Level 1 and 2 pharmacies.
Location of service
West Yorkshire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Stop smoking
Other organisations involved
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) Stop Smoking Service
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
The pharmacy contractor must ensure that staff delivering the service are appropriately trained to intermediate stop smoking advisor level 2 standard, accredited by CBMDC Stop Smoking Service.
All Level 2 advisors are required to attend an annual update to ensure competency and skills are maintained, this will be provided by the CBMDC specialist stop smoking service.
Comments
This service is available in the Bradford area only.
