Smoking and Vaping Cessation
This event provides staff with evidence based knowledge and skills to make a difference to young people and demonstrate you are putting their health outcomes front and centre. Managers and staff will have the opportunity to bring and reflect on their policies, organisational strategy and performance around smoking and vaping cessation. Read more …
dates, venues and booking
For information about when and where the next courses are running, please see below. Read more …
Smoking and vaping prevalence in care can be 23 times higher than other young people, while training and confidence of staff to intervene is low. In 2023, 20.5% of children ages 11-17 years old had tried vaping up from 15.8% in 2022 and 13.9% in 2020. This programme supports the development of comprehensive strategies to promote adherence to smoke-free and vape-free policies within residential units for looked after young people, and to empower staff to intervene and access support pathways for our young people.
the trainer
Liz Cooper’s lengthy career has been spent in health and social care. She initially started in nursing, registering as a children’s, adult, and psychiatric nurse, spending several years as a Unit Manager. Liz is also a qualified teacher and has a Masters degree in Business Management. Liz was an inspector for 8 years and a Director and RI of a group of good and outstanding children’s homes for 12 years. Prior to coming to Dialogue, Liz has previously worked as DCEO and Chair of the CHA.
booking and dates
This one day course is being delivered virtually for £132+VAT.
If you have booked five places the sixth place is free.
CHA, NASAP, NAFP, SW Forum, and RI Network members receive a 25% discount – members price is £99+VAT