Brief Intervention Training Day

Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation Stop Smoking Wales is pleased to offer a free, 2 Hr brief intervention training course. What is brief intervention training for smoking cessation? Brief intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way to encourage smokers to think about giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready. Who is the training for? This training is suitable for all professionals who come into contact with smokers on a regular basis. What will the training cover?  Smoking-related issues and concerns, prevalence, recent changes to the law, the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting  Understanding why people smoke and why it can be difficult to quit  Recognising when a person may be ready to quit  Developing practical skills to make effective brief interventions  How to refer to Stop Smoking Wales and what the service offers

Who is delivering the training? The training has been developed by Stop Smoking Wales practitioners. The course will be delivered through the medium of English. How much does the training cost? The course is free. If you book a place but are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Cancellation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course or a non-attendance fee of £45 will be charged. How to book a place Course dates and locations for January - March 2016 are listed on the following page. Please choose your preferred course, then complete and send the attached booking form. You will receive confirmation of your booking and pre-course information by email. In House Brief Intervention Training Stop Smoking Wales can deliver Brief Intervention training for specific teams and organisations. If you would like to request a training sessions please contact [email protected] or call 01792 607381. The trainer requires a large room to seat between 8 and 16 with tables and presentation facilitates. The training is 2 hours. Further information If you would like any further information or have any queries, please contact Stop Smoking Wales on 01792 607381. Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation Training Dates January – March 2016

Postcode Date Time Venue

19 January 9.30 – 11.30 Seminar Room 2, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, CF82 7EP Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach Hengoed, Caerphilly 25 January 1.00 – 3.00 Group Therapy Room, Therapy SY16 2DW Department, Newtown Hospital Newtown

9 February 1.00 – 3.00 Meeting Room, Public Health Wales, SA31 3HB Building 1, St David’s Park, Jobs well Road Carmarthen 22 February 9.30 – 11.30 Mary Lennox Room, Barry Hospital, Colcot CF62 8YH Road, Barry 8 March 1.00 – 3.00 Seminar Room, The Quay Health Clinic, CH5 4PJ Fron Road, Connah’s Quay, Deeside, Flintshire 16 March 1.00 – 3.00 Seminar Room 1 & 2, Second Floor CF48 1BZ Clockwise from Lift, Keir Hardie Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil 21 March 9.30 – 11.30 Seminar Room 2, Singleton Hospital, Sketty SA2 8QA Lane, Sketty Swansea Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation Booking Form

Preferred course date & location:

If your preferred course is full, please state any alternative courses you would be willing to attend: Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Dr) Surname: Forename: Ethnicity: Employment Status: Employed Unemployed Volunteer Job Title: Organisation: Address (including postcode):

E-mail address: Telephone number: Mobile number: Please let us know which language would you like to receive the training; Welsh or English

Please email your completed booking form to: [email protected]

If you book a place but are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Cancellation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course or a non-attendance fee of £45 will be charged.

To book a place, please complete and return the booking form on the following page.