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Spice vaping warning issued

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers of vaping unregulated substances as it has again received information about young people becoming ill after vaping ‘spice’. Reports have suggested that those affected thought they were purchasing THC or cannabis oil, but they were unknowingly supplied with and had taken the synthetic drug ‘spice’, the effects of which required hospital treatment. All drugs, whether illegal drugs or prescription medication, carry risks. The PHA strongly recommends that you do not take anything unless it has been prescribed to you by a medical

Make March your month to quit

This poster encourages smokers to make a quit attempt during March, signposts them to the free stop smoking services which are available throughout Northern Ireland and highlights that they are up to four times as likely to quit suc

Smoking and sight loss (leaflet and poster)

These resources outline the link between smoking and sight loss, highlighting how smoking significantly increases the risk of conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and retinopathy.

Training framework for specialist stop smoking services in Northern Ireland, 2015

This framework document outlines the training standards and learning outcomes for stop smoking service providers. It describes the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services, and sets the minimum standards for delivery.

Also available as a PDF is the document Quality standards for the delivery of specialist stop smoking services in Northern Ireland.

No Smoking Day 2018

These posters have been distributed to support No Smoking Day 2018.

 

 

No Smoking Day 2017

No Smoking Day 2017 resource.

No Smoking Day 2017

No Smoking Day 2017 resource.

1 in 2 smokers will die of a tobacco related disease

This poster was produced for the smoking cessation public information campaign with the message that 1 in 2 smokers will die from tobacco-related disease.

Carbon monoxide screening: Advice for health professionals

This leaflet offers step-by-step guidance for health professionals on carbon monoxide screening for pregnant women, including the actions to take for various results, and provides information on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning for everyone.

It also provides contact details for stop smoking service providers across Northern Ireland.

The leaflet is distributed to all midwives by the antenatal managers in each Health and Social Care Trust.

Pregnancy and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): What you need to know

This leaflet supports pregnant women who smoke to quit, in order to protect their health and the health of the unborn baby.

It explains the dangers posed by continuing to smoke during pregnancy and gives details on the wide range of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) options available.

It also provides contact details for stop smoking service providers across Northern Ireland.

The leaflet is given to women attending their 12 week antenatal appointment.  

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