FREE Very Brief Advice (for smoking) Training
Oxfordshire County Council are offering two free Very Brief Advice (VBA) sessions for non-clinical professionals working with clients, service users or residents in Oxfordshire. VBA can empower you to have a 30-second conversation that might save a life. The training covers background on smoking and its impact, how VBA works, when and how to have the conversation, signposting and making referrals.
The 2-hour sessions will be held online via Teams:
9th May: 10am - 12:00pm
16th June: 10am - 12:00pm
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