Hounslow Council is offering free Very Brief Advice (VBA) training ahead of this year’s Stoptober campaign to help people effectively engage in quick, impactful conversations with residents about how to quit smoking.
Why should I take the training?
Almost 40,000 people in Hounslow smoke and quitting is the best thing a smoker can do for their health. It improves physical health and has also been proven to boost mental health and wellbeing. By taking this training, you will become equipped to help smokers take their first step to quit.
VBA is a proven 30-second clinical intervention that identifies smokers, advises them on the best method of quitting, and links them to evidence-based stop smoking support. It’s suitable for anyone who has regular contact with residents; including healthcare professionals, those who work in commissioned services, and those who work in the VCSE sector.
When is the training?
Healthy Hounslow is hosting four online training sessions in September:
- Wednesday, 11 September 10:00 – 11:30
- Friday, 13 September 12:00 – 13:30
- Wednesday, 18 September 15:30 – 17:00
- Friday, 20 September 10:00 – 11:30
How do I sign up?
Please sign up to a training session on Eventbrite: Smoking VBA training Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
