This is a course for anyone living, working or volunteering in Tayside who would like to increase their awareness and knowledge regarding e-cigarettes / vaping. We will also increase awareness and knowledge of smoking cessation and the Tayside financial incentive scheme.
We will cover vaping from both an adult and young people perspective. In collaboration with the Early Years & Young People Team from Public Health.
By the end of this session participants will:
- Gain understanding of what vapes are and their mechanism of action
- Be aware of the impact of vapes on the body
- Understand the current stance from the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland regarding vapes and the NHS Tayside Quit Your Way smoking cessation service
- Understand the health risks of smoking and the impact smoking has on people.
- Be able to appreciate the benefits of stopping smoking
- Know how to signpost to the NHS Tayside Quit Your Way smoking cessation service
- Be aware of the NHS Tayside financial smoking cessation incentive scheme
