Smoking Cessation ER
Commissioner:
East Riding Council
Service Period:
1.4.24 – 31.3.2028
Please note service specification documents and the latest Varenicline patient group direction are hosted and downloadable from the PharmOutcomes Service platform.
If you require a copy of the Service Specification, PGD, Varenicline service Training slides or Service Contract, please contact humber.lpc@nhs.net to request a copy.
Training:
Read the Service Specification and complete the necessary training/CPD to provide the service.
The updated (2026) Varenicline PGD service which can be provided by pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians launched on the 8th of July 2026. An updated Varenicline patient group direction and service specification are applicable to this service. Ensure all the necessary training has been completed prior to delivering this service.
Claims:
All claims to be submitted via the relevant PharmOutcomes platform
Healthier Futures East Riding programme:
East Riding stop smoking support is available across East Riding and delivered through the Healthier Futures East Riding programme, https://eastriding.healthier-futures.co.uk/developed by Xyla Health and Wellbeing https://xylahealthandwellbeing.com/
They offer one to one clinics at the following locations, they can also offer additional clinic locations as requested within East Riding to ensure rural inclusion and equity of access for patients who may not otherwise be able to access the programme.
- Beverley
- Bridlington
- Brough
- Cottingham
- Driffield
- Gilberdyke
- Goole
- Hedon
- Hessle
- Hornsea
- Snaith
- Willerby
- Withernsea
- Pocklington
- Market Weighton
A variety of clinic times and days are available, additionally remote appointments via MS Teams or telephone may be provided on weeks where Carbon Monoxide CO monitoring is not essential.
Access to the service (self-referral) is via the website https://eastriding.healthier-futures.co.uk/
The Healthier Futures programme offers up to twelve weeks of dedicated support with up to nine one to one appointments all with NCSCT accredited integrated health & wellbeing coaches. Available pharmacotherapy options include nicotine replacement therapy and Varenicline.
For access to Varenicline: Each client will be assessed by one of the stop smoking service practitioners and if suitable, will be supported through a quit attempt which may include provision of Varenicline via PGD following referral into a participating pharmacy in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Contracted pharmacies receive electronic referrals for Varenicline directly from the smoking advisor through the local PharmOutcomes referral platform. Pharmacists / Registered technicians assess each client’s suitability for Varenicline via PGD and if eligible, dispense and supply the initial titration pack.
Continuation of treatment: Subsequent supplies of Varenicline to support the 12-week quit attempt are requested by the smoking advisor during the behavioural support interventions and are sent to the pharmacy via PharmOutcomes on a fortnightly basis for the duration of the treatment program.
Any pharmacy wishing to receive ‘Healthy Futures’ marketing materials, can do so by emailing: HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com or calling their patient support team on 0330 236 9102.
