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Smoking cessation

Help promote the many health benefits to quitting.

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Covid has sparked healthier behaviours, reveals study

Eight in 10 adults have changed their lifestyle and seven in 10 said Covid motivated them to live healthier lives.

05 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Nurses and psychiatrists lack training to help patients quit smoking

Mental health nurses and psychiatrists are not being trained adequately to help patients give up smoking, says a charity. 

 

16 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation prescriptions fell over 1.5m in a decade

The number of smoking cessation items dispensed in England fell by over 1.5 million over a decade.

08 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Quitting smoking during a pandemic

More people than ever could be seeking to quit smoking given the higher risks smokers are known to face with Covid-19. 

24 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Well highlights pharmacy's role in Stoptober

Well Pharmacy is reminding people how their local community pharmacy can help them quit smoking this Stoptober.

13 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Stoptober returns for 2020

Stoptober 2020 returns for the ninth year with the aim of encouraging smokers to quit for the month of October and for life.

29 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Time to quit smoking

Smoking rates are on the decline across the UK, with more and more people setting quit dates, but there's still a long way to go.

14 Sep 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Over a million quit smoking during Covid-19

Over a million people in the UK have quit smoking since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

15 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: Remote IP smoking service launched in Kent

A digital remote smoking cessation service involving independent prescribers has been launched in Kent.

02 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Smokers at greater risk of Covid-19 says Government

Tobacco smokers "generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections such as COVID-19" says the Government.

02 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Menthol ban may prompt smokers to seek quit advice

Up to 450,000 smokers may be seeking support to quit for good on May 20, when a ban on menthol cigarettes comes into effect.

11 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Head in the clouds

Not everything is yet known about e-cigarettes, but it is one option people are using to try and give up smoking.

17 Feb 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

It's time to quit smoking. Pharmacy teams can offer customers advice and support for a healthier new year.

22 Jan 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Up in smoke

Statistics reveal a further decline in people lighting up, but there's still much to be done before the UK is smoke-free.

25 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Article

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No smoke without fire

Smoking rates may be falling, but with over six million adults still engaging in the habit, there's still plenty of work to be done.

25 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Treating tobacco dependence

This CPD module provides an overview of the latest NICE guidance on stop smoking interventions and services 

14 May 2018 , 900 Min Module

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