In collaboration with KCC, KCHFT Adult Health Improvement have been funded to deliver Very Brief Advice (VBA+) Smokefree training to communities and local partners across Kent.
This FREE 2-hour training course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to be confident in delivering non-judgemental opportunistic Very Brief Advice (VBA+) to promote becoming smoke free. Delegates will be able to support, encourage and signpost individuals to make a life changing difference. VBA+ can be delivered in almost any situation and can take less than 30 seconds to deliver.
All individuals in community-based roles would benefit from attending this course. If your role brings you into contact with other people, you are in a position to deliver Very Brief Advice and support those you interact with to consider their smoking status.
Training Course content:
- 1 x 2 hour session based on KCHFT Adult Health Improvement Smokefree training and the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) Very Brief Advice (VBA+) model
- Delegates will be able to Identify opportunities from their own practice to have brief, healthy conversations with individuals in relation to their smoking status
- The session will include skills practice and referral information for local stop smoking services as well as an overview of the wider One You Services in Kent
Please find attached our training flyer, application form and current course dates/venues from November 2024 to March 2025. The training sessions include a combination of online and face to face options.
If you are interested in attending this FREE training, would like further information or require bespoke sessions delivered for your staff/organisation, please contact: kentchft.healthimprovementsolutions@nhs.net
