Workplace Policies, Programmes and Training Workshops
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Irish Cancer Society’s
Smoking Cessation Services. I hope this information is of interest
to you.
We provide a range of literature, information sessions and health promotion
services to the public on health and cancer related issues. These can
be delivered in key settings such as communities, workplaces, hospitals
and schools. One of our Health Promotion nurses or another member of
the health promotion team delivers all of the services listed.
Smoking Cessation Session
This session can vary in length from 45mins to one hour depending
on the time available.
The topics include:
- The current situation in Ireland
- Different methods of quitting
- Advice on addiction
- Health effects of smoking
- The benefits of quitting
- The services offered
This session is delivered in an interactive way and visual aids
are used which can include slides and/or a short video.
Smoking Cessation Information Days
These days provide an opportunity to raise awareness about smoking
and the health risks. Our information stand is manned by one of our
Health Promotion Nurses who are available to provide information leaflets
and offer advice on quitting smoking. In addition to this service we
can also offer carbon monoxide monitoring for smokers.
Smoking Cessation One-to-One Advice
We provide a one-to-one Smoking
Cessation Counselling Service. This provides an opportunity for smokers
to meet for an allotted time with our nurse on a one-to-one basis to
discuss their individual smoking addiction and get support and advice
in quitting including Carbon Monoxide testing.
Smoking Cessation Course:
Participants are invited to attend a one-hour session for six weeks.
A trained Smoking Cessation counsellor facilitates the group.
The facilitator assists participants in planning and preparing to quit
and provides
the setting, information and research based recommendations on
how participants are more likely to succeed. Group members provide
support
for one another during the quitting process.
Each participant receives the entire Irish Cancer Society stop
smoking literature including ‘Advice Kit’, ‘Just be
Smoke Free’, and the ‘Beauty of Quitting’.
This course can be organised on site and can cater for up to
15 people.
During the six-week course the following topics are covered:
- All Smoking Cessation Methods
- Coping with withdrawal symptoms
- Coping strategies to deal with cravings
- Tips for quitting
- Health effects of smoking
- Benefits of quitting
- Relapse Prevention
Training for Smoking Cessation Facilitators:
We also run a two-day training course for health professionals
and non health care professionals who want to facilitate stop smoking
groups.
The aim of the workshop is to provide training in:
- Brief Intervention and Motivational Interviewing
- Facilitation of smoking cessation groups
The objectives are to increase knowledge and understanding of:
- All Smoking Cessation Methods
- Addiction
- Stages of Change
- Group work / communication skills
- Stress Awareness
- Relaxation Techniques
- Health effects of smoking
- Benefits of quitting
Introduction of Smoking Cessation Workplace Policy:
Consultancy provided to discuss and assist personnel in the implementation
of the policy in the workplace
If you have any queries, require more information or wish to avail
to our service please do not hesitate to contact the
Health Promotion Department.
Irish Cancer Society
Health Promotion Department
43/45 Northumberland Road
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 2310 500
Fax: 01 2310 555
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