What are the barriers to local success? A systematic analysis of recommendations made by the Tobacco Control National Support Team

What are the barriers to local success?
A systematic analysis of recommendations made by the Tobacco Control National
Support Team

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Authors and presenters:
Dale Ricketts
Associate Delivery Manager

Andy Graham
Deputy Head, Department of Health Tobacco Control National Support Team, London, UK

Abstract
The Department of Health’s Tobacco Control National Support Team (TCNST) works across national, regional and local structures to support delivery of the Tobacco Control agenda. Locally, through intensive ‘diagnostic’ visits, the TCNST works directly with and alongside senior colleagues in PCTs and local authorities to improve performance against national targets. This process identifies barriers to successful local delivery, highlights examples of good practice and results in tailored recommendations to help improve local performance.

Drawing upon TCNST recommendations taken from diagnostic visits conducted throughout 2008 and 2009, this presentation identifies key themes that have emerged from these visits. The findings from this work will provide the basis for a series of masterclasses and products which will strengthen local planning in relation to delivering a comprehensive approach to tobacco control.

Declaration of interest: none