18 Month Review: NHS Staff Tobacco Dependency Offer

Since the launch of the STDO in September 2022, our Inpatient Smokefree service has made significant strides in supporting all NHS staff & NHS support services covering the Fylde Coast on their journey towards a smokefree life. Here's a comprehensive overview of our achievements and impact:

Referrals Inflow - 247

We've received a total of 195 Face 2 Face referrals into the service, showcasing the South Lancs. & Cumbria ICB’s recognition of the need for traditional effective smoking cessation support.

To date we have had 52 downloads of the digital element of the STDO provided by the Smoke Free App.

Referrals into the service have stemmed from 11 various NHS sites around the Fylde Coast

·???????? Blackpool Teaching Hospital

·???????? FCMS

·???????? South Shore Primary Care

·???????? Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre

·???????? Clifton Hospital

·???????? Ashton Health Centre

·???????? Whitegate Drive Health Centre

·???????? Atlas BFW Management

·???????? National Artificial Eye Service

·???????? Lytham St Annes Primary Care Centre

·???????? Fleetwood Hospital

Service User Engagement – 2’069 Sessions

1242 face 2 face sessions were held with clients who attended our in person smoking cessation clinics, demonstrating a strong engagement with our comprehensive suite of interventions (F2F, Virtual & Telephone).

Our digital program also offered personalized digital support on 827 occasions, which included live advisor sessions, nicotine vapes, nicotine replacement therapy, and a community support group, tailored to meet the unique needs of each service user.

Quit Dates Set – 157

Throughout the Staff Offer, we've facilitated numerous quit dates for participants, empowering them to take the crucial first step towards a healthier lifestyle.

The establishment of quit dates serves as a tangible commitment to change and marks the beginning of everyone’s journey towards tobacco cessation.

F2F Quit Rates – 72%

We're thrilled to report that 72% of face 2 face clients have successfully quit smoking, with 60% of those quits being CO validated, a testament to the effectiveness of our evidence-based interventions. A further 12 service users self-reported quits via the Smoke Free App.

Notable successes include - “I liked the initial first and last face-to-face contact and other telephone contacts were very convenient. The prompt supply of nicotine replacement therapy was great too. Since December 2022 I have not smoked and stopped vaping on nights out too.”

“Weekly support is fantastic. The Specialist Stop Smoking Practitioner has been amazing. Thank you very much. Free products are a great incentive.”

“Very helpful and supportive, I was also recommended by other colleagues who have used the service too.”

The above testimonials showcase the transformative impact of our program on NHS colleagues' lives.

• F2F Quit Dates Set 105
• F2F Quit (CO Verified) 62
• F2F Quit (Self Report) 14
• F2F Not Quit 11
• F2F LTF 13
• F2F % LTF 12%
• F2F Awaiting Outcome 5
• F2F % Quit Rate 72%
• F2F % Quit (CO Verified) 62%
• Digital Users to date 53
• Digital Quit (Self Report) 12
• Digital Not Quit 1
• Digital Awaiting Outcome 38
• Digital Total money saved ￡90,617
• Digital Total cigarettes not smoked 136,440
• Digital total days smoke free 7'593

Feedback and Satisfaction – 94.74%

Are the appointment times you were given convenient for you? 94.74%

Is the place where you go for your appointments convenient for you to get to? 100%

Was it easy to contact the stop smoking service when you had decided that you wanted to stop smoking? 100%

How satisfied are you with how supportive staff have been? 92.84%

How helpful has the information and advice that staff have given to you during your appointment been? 93%

Do you find having your carbon monoxide (CO) reading done at every visit helpful? 78%

Would you recommend this service to other smokers who want to stop smoking? 100%

Overall, how satisfied are you with the support you have received to stop smoking? 100%

In conclusion, our STDO review underscores the effectiveness and importance of our smoking cessation service in promoting a healthier NHS workforce. I'm confident that with continued dedication and collaboration, our program will continue to make a profound impact on NHS colleagues' lives long into the future.