The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that all health and social care professionals be trained in delivering Very Brief Advice (VBA) on smoking. VBA is designed to be delivered opportunistically in under 30 seconds, making it a quick and effective way to encourage patients to consider quitting.
Training in VBA equips Health Professionals with the confidence and skills to address smoking with patients in a non-judgmental, supportive way. Research shows that brief interventions can significantly increase the likelihood of smokers quitting.