ASH Briefing for HM Treasury: setting out ideas on how to improve NHS performance management targets for smoking cessation
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 15/11/2006
Smoking Cessation Services
In England and Wales the NHS provides dedicated Stop Smoking Services, which offer counselling and support to smokers wanting to quit. People attending these services are encouraged to use pharmacological aids to increase their chances of successfully quitting. .The Services provide group sessions or individual counselling, depending on the local circumstances and client's preferences.
The Department of Health’s Priorities and Planning Framework (PPF) 2003-2006 included targets on smoking reduction for the NHS: The 2004 Spending Review now requires the Department of Health to reduce the underlying determinants of ill health and health inequalities by reducing smoking rates to 21% or less by 2010, with a reduction in prevalence among routine and manual groups to 26% or less.
ASH Briefing for HM Treasury: Performance Management and Smoking Cessation Targets
ASH Briefing for HM Treasury: setting out ideas on how to improve NHS performance management targets for smoking cessation
ASH Briefing for HM Treasury: setting out ideas on how to improve NHS performance management targets for smoking cessation
Stop Smoking Service Quality and Delivery Indicators and Targets
Briefing by Professor Robert West for the Healthcare Commission on Stop Smoking Service Quality and Delivery Indicators and Targets
Briefing by Professor Robert West for the Healthcare Commission on Stop Smoking Service Quality and Delivery Indicators and Targets
Author: Robert West Published By: University College London Published : 30/06/2004
Smoking interventions in the new GP contract
As the BMA and NHS Confederation negotiate a new contract for general practice, this submission looks at where smoking cessation activity in general practice could fit in the new flexible contract structure. This is a submission to the BMA general practitioners committee and the NHS.
As the BMA and NHS Confederation negotiate a new contract for general practice, this submission looks at where smoking cessation activity in general practice could fit in the new flexible contract structure. This is a submission to the BMA general practitioners committee and the NHS.
Author: Dawn Milner, Clive Bates Published By: ASH Published : 08/08/2002
Memo to the NHS Smokers' Helpline
Memo to Department of Health Services Network on the NHS Smoking Helpline outlining improvements made to the service.
Memo to Department of Health Services Network on the NHS Smoking Helpline outlining improvements made to the service.
Author: Joanne McLaughlan Published By: NHS Smoking Helpline Published : 17/07/2002
Report on Conference on Hospital Smoking Cessation
Conference report from ASH Wales event in March 2002 looking at promoting smoking cessation for hospital in-patients. The purpose of the conference was to provide an opportunity for the experience gained in the establishment of existing hospital based cessation programmes to be shared among a wider group. Key note speakers included Dr Linda Hyder Ferry from California, Dr Agneta Hjalmarson of the University of Gothenburg and Dr Ian Campbell from Llandough Hospital in Cardiff
Conference report from ASH Wales event in March 2002 looking at promoting smoking cessation for hospital in-patients. The purpose of the conference was to provide an opportunity for the experience gained in the establishment of existing hospital based cessation programmes to be shared among a wider group. Key note speakers included Dr Linda Hyder Ferry from California, Dr Agneta Hjalmarson of the University of Gothenburg and Dr Ian Campbell from Llandough Hospital in Cardiff
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 28/02/2002
Department of Health response to evaluation of smoking cessation services
Department of Health response to the report on the evaluation on the first year of the NHS Smoking Cessation Programme - Leading the Way: Smoking Cessation Services in Health Action Zones.
Department of Health response to the report on the evaluation on the first year of the NHS Smoking Cessation Programme - Leading the Way: Smoking Cessation Services in Health Action Zones.
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 09/01/2002
National Survey of Smoking Cessation Services Questionnaire
The questionnaire used for the national survey of Smoking Cessation Services.
The questionnaire used for the national survey of Smoking Cessation Services.
Author: Tim Coleman, Elspeth Pound, Francine Cheater Published By: University of Notthingham Published : 31/12/2001
National survey of smoking cessation services
Survey of the smoking cessation services formed under the Smoking Kills White paper undertaken by independent academics for the Department of Health. The results show good performance in difficult circumstances and suggest directions for further enhancement of the services.
Survey of the smoking cessation services formed under the Smoking Kills White paper undertaken by independent academics for the Department of Health. The results show good performance in difficult circumstances and suggest directions for further enhancement of the services.
Author: Tim Coleman, Elspeth Pound, Francine Cheater Published By: University of Nottingham Published : 31/12/2001
Updated English smoking cessation guidelines
An update and supplement to the Health Education Authority smoking cessation guidelines published in the journal Thorax. Includes new evidence, advice on Bupropion (Zyban) and recommendations on health professional roles based on experience of the first year's operation of UK smoking cessation services.
An update and supplement to the Health Education Authority smoking cessation guidelines published in the journal Thorax. Includes new evidence, advice on Bupropion (Zyban) and recommendations on health professional roles based on experience of the first year's operation of UK smoking cessation services.
Author: Robert West, Anne McNeill, Martin Raw Published By: Thorax Published : 30/11/2001
ASH Letter to Lord Hunt outlining the need for Government action to secure smoking cessation services
Letter to the health minister Lord Hunt, outlines the case for some sort of government initiative to stabilise and secure the smoking cessation services.
Letter to the health minister Lord Hunt, outlines the case for some sort of government initiative to stabilise and secure the smoking cessation services.
Author: Clive Bates Published By: ASH Published : 07/10/2001
Cost effectiveness of NHS smoking cessation services
The conclusion highlights that based on the reported performance of the NHS specialist smoking cessation services from 2000-2001 suggests they are highly cost effective – a cost of less than £800 per life-year saved.
The conclusion highlights that based on the reported performance of the NHS specialist smoking cessation services from 2000-2001 suggests they are highly cost effective – a cost of less than £800 per life-year saved.
Author: John Stapleton Published By: Kings College Published : 31/08/2001
The case for smoking cessation services
Excellent summary of the arguments for retaining and developing the specialist smoking cessation services introduced in the UK through the National Health Service since 1999. The idea is to convince new primary care trusts (PCTs) to support these services, and to remind the government how valuable its own investment has been - and why it should be protected.
Excellent summary of the arguments for retaining and developing the specialist smoking cessation services introduced in the UK through the National Health Service since 1999. The idea is to convince new primary care trusts (PCTs) to support these services, and to remind the government how valuable its own investment has been - and why it should be protected.
Author: Smokefree London, WHO Europe Partnership Project Published By: Smokefree London and the WHO Europe Partnership Project Published : 30/06/2001
Labour's 2001 election commitment to cancer and heart disease
Press release by Labour that sets out their plan's for tackling cancer and heart disease targets with £1 billion earmarked funding to 2004. The press release and proposal includes smoking cessation services.
Press release by Labour that sets out their plan's for tackling cancer and heart disease targets with £1 billion earmarked funding to 2004. The press release and proposal includes smoking cessation services.
Author: Labour Party Published By: Labour Party Published : 16/05/2001
Labour's detailed costed proposals on Cancer and Heart Disease
As part of the Labour Party's 2001 election manifesto this is their costed proposals on how to fight cancer and heart disease.
As part of the Labour Party's 2001 election manifesto this is their costed proposals on how to fight cancer and heart disease.
Author: Labour Party Published By: Labour Party Published : 16/05/2001
NHS Smoking Cessation Services: Service and Monitoring Guidance 2001/02
Guidance to smoking cessation services on the monitoring requirements of the Department of Health
Guidance to smoking cessation services on the monitoring requirements of the Department of Health
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 10/04/2001
Government Press release on smoking cessation services
Press Release by Department of Health: The analysis shows great cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation service less than £800 per year of life saved
Press Release by Department of Health: The analysis shows great cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation service less than £800 per year of life saved
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 22/02/2001
The NHS National Plan: implementing the performance improvement agenda
This is a Department of Health position statement and consultation document details how performance will be monitored. The concept of 'traffic lights' as indicators of performance status is developed and explained
This is a Department of Health position statement and consultation document details how performance will be monitored. The concept of 'traffic lights' as indicators of performance status is developed and explained
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 17/01/2001
NHS Smoking Cessation Services: statistics 2000-2001
Department of Health press release showing number of quitters, uptake of pharmaceuticals, expenditure levels etc. Around 126,800 people set a quit date through the smoking cessation services. At the 4 week follow-up around 61,500 had successfully quit (based on self-report), 48% of those setting a quit date
Department of Health press release showing number of quitters, uptake of pharmaceuticals, expenditure levels etc. Around 126,800 people set a quit date through the smoking cessation services. At the 4 week follow-up around 61,500 had successfully quit (based on self-report), 48% of those setting a quit date
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 06/01/2001
Smoking cessation services: implementing the NHS National Plan
This is the report on 24th August 2000 of an expert seminar in the field of smoking cessation held at the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence), and subsequent discussion. The aim of the seminar and paper is to answer the question: "Given the changes concerning smoking cessation announced recently in the NHS National Plan, how should the various agencies involved - health authorities (particularly through their HIMPs & HAZs), PCGs/PCTs, general practice (GPs and other staff), specialist and intermediate services, pharmacies and other health professions - work together to deliver optimum cost effective smoking cessation services?"
This is the report on 24th August 2000 of an expert seminar in the field of smoking cessation held at the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence), and subsequent discussion. The aim of the seminar and paper is to answer the question: "Given the changes concerning smoking cessation announced recently in the NHS National Plan, how should the various agencies involved - health authorities (particularly through their HIMPs & HAZs), PCGs/PCTs, general practice (GPs and other staff), specialist and intermediate services, pharmacies and other health professions - work together to deliver optimum cost effective smoking cessation services?"
Author: Clive Bates, Anne McNeill, Lesley Owen Published By: ASH Published : 30/11/2000
Smoking Cessation Guidelines for Scotland
Guidance produced by ASH Scotland and the Health Education Board for Scotland. The guidelines have been adapted from the English guidelines published in Thorax. They are written in a user friendly style and are intended to give advice on how the National Health Service in Scotland can encourage and help people to stop smoking. They are intended for use by the primary care team, other health professionals, managers, commissioners of health services and others
Guidance produced by ASH Scotland and the Health Education Board for Scotland. The guidelines have been adapted from the English guidelines published in Thorax. They are written in a user friendly style and are intended to give advice on how the National Health Service in Scotland can encourage and help people to stop smoking. They are intended for use by the primary care team, other health professionals, managers, commissioners of health services and others
Author: Ken Black, Sally Haw, James Inglis, Maureen Moore Published By: ASH Scotland and Health Education Board Scotland Published : 30/11/2000
Leading the way: Smoking Cessation Services in Health Action Zones
An evaluation of smoking cessation services in Health Action Zones. The report highlights the different ways in which Health Action Zones are developing smoking cessation services to reflect local needs and circumstances.
An evaluation of smoking cessation services in Health Action Zones. The report highlights the different ways in which Health Action Zones are developing smoking cessation services to reflect local needs and circumstances.
Author: Catherine Adams, Linda Bauld, Ken Judge Published By: University of Glasgow Published : 31/10/2000
Health Service Circular about 'Patient Group Directions'
Health Service Circular about 'Patient Group Directions'
Health Service Circular about 'Patient Group Directions'
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 08/08/2000
Smoking Cessation in Primary Care: How to spend the NHS money much more effectively
This document was prepared in anticipation of the Government's modernisation review of the NHS announced after the March 2000 Budget, and decisions on the availability of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals on reimbursable NHS prescription. The report lays out the economic, operational and health case for greater primary care involvement in smoking cessation, including the prescribing of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals.
This document was prepared in anticipation of the Government's modernisation review of the NHS announced after the March 2000 Budget, and decisions on the availability of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals on reimbursable NHS prescription. The report lays out the economic, operational and health case for greater primary care involvement in smoking cessation, including the prescribing of smoking cessation pharmaceuticals.
Author: Anne McNeill, Clive Bates Published By: ASH Published : 30/06/2000
Guidance on prevention of heart disease
Guidance by the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) on the prevention of heart disease
Guidance by the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) on the prevention of heart disease
Author: Health Development Agency Published By: Health Development Agency Published : 31/12/1999
Health Service Circular 99/087 defining new smoking cessation services
This circular sets out the role of the services, the broad expectations and funding arrangements.
This circular sets out the role of the services, the broad expectations and funding arrangements.
Author: NHS Executive Published By: Department of Health Published : 15/04/1999
National priorities guidance 2000-01 to 2002-03
Report by the Department of Health - Modernising Health and Social Services: National priorities guidance, including smoking cessation policy from 2000 to 2003.
Report by the Department of Health - Modernising Health and Social Services: National priorities guidance, including smoking cessation policy from 2000 to 2003.
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 31/12/1998
English Smoking Cessation guidelines Part 2
The Health Education Authority's guidelines on the economics and implementation of smoking cessation services published in the journal Thorax part 2.
The Health Education Authority's guidelines on the economics and implementation of smoking cessation services published in the journal Thorax part 2.
Author: Health Education Authority Published By: Thorax Published : 30/11/1998
English smoking cessation guidelines Part 1
The Health Education Authority's guidelines on the economics and implementation of smoking cessation services published in the journal Thorax, part 1.
The Health Education Authority's guidelines on the economics and implementation of smoking cessation services published in the journal Thorax, part 1.
Author: Health Education Authority Published By: Thorax Published : 30/11/1998
Smoking Kills White Paper Smoking Kills section on smoking cessation
Smoking Kills Government White Paper on tobacco. This chapter which makes the initial commitment to smoking cessation
Smoking Kills Government White Paper on tobacco. This chapter which makes the initial commitment to smoking cessation
Author: Department of Health Published By: Department of Health Published : 31/12/1997
Health Service Circular 1999/087
The development of smoking cessation services is a priority for each Health Authority. Up to £60m of new money will be available over three years from April 1999 for Health Authorities to develop new NHS smoking cessation services.
The development of smoking cessation services is a priority for each Health Authority. Up to £60m of new money will be available over three years from April 1999 for Health Authorities to develop new NHS smoking cessation services.
NICE: faster access to modern treatments? Analysis of guidance on health technologies
An article in the BMJ examining the roles of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and its approval of health technologies. 1 December 2001.
An article in the BMJ examining the roles of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and its approval of health technologies. 1 December 2001.
NICE guideline on management of chronic heart failure in adults in primary and secondary care
The Guideline contains a series of 'lifestyle recommendations' to complement managing the care and treatment of people with chronic heart failure. Along with exercise and diet, patients are to be strongly advised not to smoke and referrals to smoking cessation services should be considered. July 2003
The Guideline contains a series of 'lifestyle recommendations' to complement managing the care and treatment of people with chronic heart failure. Along with exercise and diet, patients are to be strongly advised not to smoke and referrals to smoking cessation services should be considered. July 2003
BMJ editorial - national smoking cessation services at risk
British Medical Journal editorial explaining the case for the smoking cessation services and showing that in the transition to the new NHS arrangements for primary care, the services could be carelessly (or deliberately lost). Authors : Martin Raw, Ann McNeil, Judith Watt, David Raw Published By : British Medical Journal Published : 17/11/2001
British Medical Journal editorial explaining the case for the smoking cessation services and showing that in the transition to the new NHS arrangements for primary care, the services could be carelessly (or deliberately lost). Authors : Martin Raw, Ann McNeil, Judith Watt, David Raw Published By : British Medical Journal Published : 17/11/2001
Guidance for smokefree hospital trusts
Provides help on putting a smokefree policy in NHS buildings into practice. The aim of this policy, set out in the Choosing Health Government White Paper, is to protect and improve the health of staff, patients, visitors and remove the dangers of second-and smoke.
Provides help on putting a smokefree policy in NHS buildings into practice. The aim of this policy, set out in the Choosing Health Government White Paper, is to protect and improve the health of staff, patients, visitors and remove the dangers of second-and smoke.
Priorities and planning framework 2002/2003
This guidance set the main priorities for Health Authorities. It allocates money (£407 million) for tackling cancer in 2002/3, and within this programme it establishes a target of 100,000 quitters (at 4 weeks) for smoking cessation services. This is the form of the funding commitment to smoking cessation services. 6 Dec 2001
This guidance set the main priorities for Health Authorities. It allocates money (£407 million) for tackling cancer in 2002/3, and within this programme it establishes a target of 100,000 quitters (at 4 weeks) for smoking cessation services. This is the form of the funding commitment to smoking cessation services. 6 Dec 2001
Management of Heart Failure: understanding NICE guidance
Information for people with heart failure, their carers and the public. Produced by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) . July 2003
Information for people with heart failure, their carers and the public. Produced by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) . July 2003
Latest statistics on Smoking Cessation Services
Independent NHS Special Health Authority that collects analyses and distributes national statistics on health and social care. Contains the latest quarterly figures for English Stop Smoking Services.
Independent NHS Special Health Authority that collects analyses and distributes national statistics on health and social care. Contains the latest quarterly figures for English Stop Smoking Services.
Improving local access to smoking cessation therapies through patient group directions
The charity PharmacyHealthLink has produced a guidance document to support the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply smoking cessation products on the NHS at a local level. Patient Group Directions are designed to widen access to prescription medicines by enabling non-physician health care professionals to supply them. Updated May 2005
The charity PharmacyHealthLink has produced a guidance document to support the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply smoking cessation products on the NHS at a local level. Patient Group Directions are designed to widen access to prescription medicines by enabling non-physician health care professionals to supply them. Updated May 2005
Delivering the NHS Plan – next steps on investment, next steps on reform (summary)
Department of Health released plan for modernisation and reform of the NHS - following the 2002 Budget. The government re-affirmed commitment to smoking cessation services: Chapter 2: Improving health services 2.4 New national service frameworks covering other groups of patients will be introduced during this period. There will be a greater focus on prevention and inequalities as with, for example, extended smoking cessation services and extra help to reduce rates of teenage pregnancy. 18 April 2002.
Department of Health released plan for modernisation and reform of the NHS - following the 2002 Budget. The government re-affirmed commitment to smoking cessation services: Chapter 2: Improving health services 2.4 New national service frameworks covering other groups of patients will be introduced during this period. There will be a greater focus on prevention and inequalities as with, for example, extended smoking cessation services and extra help to reduce rates of teenage pregnancy. 18 April 2002.
Smoking Treatment Services in England: Implementation and Outcomes.
A series of articles reviewing the effectiveness of the treatment services. Published as a supplement to the journal Addiction.
A series of articles reviewing the effectiveness of the treatment services. Published as a supplement to the journal Addiction.
Tobacco control policies in the NHS
Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) overview of NHS smoking policies. 6 Jan 2000
Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) overview of NHS smoking policies. 6 Jan 2000
NICE Guidance - Full report
NICE guidance – Smoking cessation services in primary care, pharmacies, local authorities and workplaces, particularly for manual working groups, pregnant women and hard to reach communities. This guidance aims to ensure that stop smoking services are as effective as possible.
NICE guidance – Smoking cessation services in primary care, pharmacies, local authorities and workplaces, particularly for manual working groups, pregnant women and hard to reach communities. This guidance aims to ensure that stop smoking services are as effective as possible.
White paper: The National Health Service: a service with ambitions
This white paper sets out the government's ambitions for the future of the NHS. Above all it stresses the importance of achieving a health service which is responsive to the needs and wishes of individual patients. The paper explores the characteristics of this ideal service and identifies five key strategic objectives for the development of the NHS. Some of the challenges which managers and health professionals might face in bringing about the NHS of the future are discussed. Jan 1996.
This white paper sets out the government's ambitions for the future of the NHS. Above all it stresses the importance of achieving a health service which is responsive to the needs and wishes of individual patients. The paper explores the characteristics of this ideal service and identifies five key strategic objectives for the development of the NHS. Some of the challenges which managers and health professionals might face in bringing about the NHS of the future are discussed. Jan 1996.
Meeting the Department of Health smoking cessation targets: NICE guidance
Recommendations for Primary Care Trusts. Guidance by the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) on how Primary Care Trusts and smoking cessation services should set about meeting the Department of Health's targets for smoking cessation - 800,000 quitters over three years 2003-2007
Recommendations for Primary Care Trusts. Guidance by the Health Development Agency (from 2005 called the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) on how Primary Care Trusts and smoking cessation services should set about meeting the Department of Health's targets for smoking cessation - 800,000 quitters over three years 2003-2007
Acquitted - best practice guidance for developing smoking cessation services in prisons
An excellent guide to tackling the smoking in the prison population. This resource is designed to be a reference guide for setting up new stop smoking services in a prison setting. It is targeted at both NHS smoking cessation services and Prisons. 1 March 2003
An excellent guide to tackling the smoking in the prison population. This resource is designed to be a reference guide for setting up new stop smoking services in a prison setting. It is targeted at both NHS smoking cessation services and Prisons. 1 March 2003
NICE guidance - Quick reference guide
Smoking cessation services - Summary of guidance
Smoking cessation services - Summary of guidance
