Workplaces
The Workplace Initiative has been running successfully since 2003, during which time we have set up smoking cessation programmes in many employment settings right across the county. The list is long, and includes workplaces such as the NHS, Cornwall County Council, The Eden Project, the Samworth Group, Roach Foods (now Tulip), and St. Austell Brewery to name but a few.
The workplace offers considerable potential for long-term cessation, and for employers can bring many benefits ranging from reduced absenteeism and improved productivity, to increased job satisfaction and company loyalty.
Did you know?
Approximately 290,000 working days are lost in the workplace each year due to smoking breaks.
How can we help you?
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Stop Smoking Service provides a free service to all workplaces who wish to help employees to stop smoking.
This involves an NHS Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor coming into the workplace weekly and:
Working with employees either in a group, or on a one-to-one basis.
Designing a programme that suits the need of the workplace, and providing all resources and signage free.
Planning to work with management and workforce for 7—12 weeks on smoking issues.
The aims of the programme are to:
Ensure the smoker is ready and motivated to quit
Offer support and guidance in selecting the appropriate Nicotine Replacement or medicinal therapies
Offer advice, support and encouragement in combating cravings and other difficulties associated with quitting.
Advise on ways of staying stopped and preventing relapse.
What are the benefits of a workplace programme?
Workplace stop smoking interventions yield positive economic and health gains for businesses.
Recent studies show a 30% reduction in workplace sick leave
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has suggested that employers offer support and encourage employees to participate in a workplace stop smoking workshop.
Become pro-active in employee health.
Improved morale.
Did you know?
Over 30,000 smokers have managed to stop smoking for at least 4 weeks with the help of our free service.
Smokers are 4 times more likely to succeed in quitting with the help and support of a trained advisor, and medication.
For more information please contact us via e-mail or phone on the links at the bottom of the page.
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