We will use this page to update partners on how the Workforce Development Programme is progressing, and include any publications that have been produced during the programme.
July 2025
First virtual training course for service managers delivered on 10th and 17th
June 2025
Stakeholder consultation completed and report share with Collaboration leadership group. This report will be retained for internal use and future information
Review of evidence on targeting and tailoring stop smoking interventions to priority groups completed and shared with Collaboration leadership group. This review has fed into development of course content and informed the implementation strategy; it will form the basis of future bespoke evidence briefings for Y&H
Content and materials for delivery of virtual training course for tobacco leads and commissioner completed. Course planned for July re-organised for September because of logistical problems
Content and materials for delivery of virtual training course for service managers completed. Course dates set for July
May 2025
Over 40 local leaders and national experts took part in consultations between March and May. Findings fed into development of content for training courses and informed evolving implementation plan
Aims, learning outcomes and course programme developed for advanced two-day practitioner course. Content development commenced and courses planned for September 2025 - March 2026
Filming of interviews with clients, practitioners, managers and Y&H leadership took place for use in the courses and for programme communication
April 2025
NCSCT commissioned to consult on, and develop, a competency framework for community stop smoking practitioners. The framework will outline the individual competences required to deliver core stop smoking support and advanced stop smoking support
NCSCT asked to review and advise on a regional training pathway
March 2025
Working groups formed to develop content of training courses for tobacco leads and commissioners, service managers, and practitioners
February 2025
Stakeholder consultation commenced to engage national experts, Y&H leadership and staff in informing the workforce development strategy and development of new workforce training and resources
Review started of evidence on targeting and tailoring stop smoking interventions to priority groups
January 2025
Collaboration leadership group formed to refine scope of programme. Group includes: Scott Crosby (NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB), Andy McEwen (NCSCT), Martyn Wilmore (NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB), Dave Jones (Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust), Susan Montgomery (NCSCT), Heather Thomson (Leeds City Council), Kaye Mann, (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council), Sarah Hepworth (Sheffield City Council), Sophia Papadakis (NCSCT), Priti Gohil (Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council), Kirsty Tunnicliffe (DHSC), Tom Coleman-Haynes (NCSCT), Glyn Newberry and Philip Truby (both City of York Council).
