Event planning
Now that you have some ideas of how to theme your event, it is time to think about planning
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A successful No Smoking Day event should not mean lots of extra work. The key to the success of any event is planning. Think about how you are going to promote this year's 'break free' theme and get creative when it comes to decorating your No Smoking Day stall. Spending some time deciding what you want to do and how you plan to do it will be time well spent.
Do not try and do it all yourself. No Smoking Day should be a team effort so get recruiting. PTI health trainers are always very keen to participate, as well as chefs, medical and dental staff. And don't forget that families of officers may have useful skills that can be vital to making your No Smoking Day event a success. Make sure all of your staff can answer questions on stopping smoking and know how to refer people to your local stop smoking clinic. Don't forget to make use of our downloadable resources, including the brief intervention handout to educate all members of the healthcare team.
Make sure every staff member knows about military NSD - perhaps they could wear a badge saying "ask me about stopping smoking" available to purchase from No Smoking Day online shop. Make a big advice board with quotes and advice on smoking related topics: asthma, impotence, injuries, chest infections, heart disease, child health and family planning.
Your intention is to help all Armed forces personnel and their families who want to stop smoking. Think about how you can reach your smokers so that they are aware of No Smoking Day and have sufficient information to make a decision to take part. Think about what activities you can organise that will encourage people to participate. That means thinking of a good location and ensuring that your event and activities are well publicised. Make sure the things you choose suit your Service personnel, their families and what the Unit is doing. You might be deployed or busy, but Military No Smoking Day can still fit around your normal work.