The Staff Stop Smoking Project

A Randomised Feasibility Study Comparing a Novel Intervention for Smoking Cessation in NHS Staff to Standard Care

Participants will be randomised to either standard care or to receive our help to quit programme. The study will only be available to Portsmouth Hospital Trust staff member.

A randomised controlled feasibility study to trial a novel intervention to help NHS staff stop smoking compared to standard care. Participants will attend one-on-one interviews and a support group where they will undertake CO monitoring and mini-spirometry. They will complete questionnaires about their quality of life, other health problems and their general state of health. They will attend the support groups on a weekly basis and have access to support outside of these times.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or Female, aged 18 years or over
• Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
• Must work for PHT at QAH and be able to attend weekly meetings for the duration of the study period
• Must be a current smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

-Unable to comprehend the study and provide informed consent e.g. insufficient command of English in the absence of someone to adequately interpret.