January is a time when people commit to giving up smoking and NHS stop smoking services are here to help.
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
These services staffed by expert advisers provide a range of proven methods to help you quit.
They'll give you accurate information and advice, as well as professional support, during the first few months you stop smoking.
They also make it easy and affordable for you to get stop smoking treatments, such as:
- nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches or gum
- medicines such as varenicline and bupropion (Zyban)
Some local services might also offer access to other types of support such as Allen Carr's Easyway.
One-to-one and group stop smoking sessions
You'll normally be offered a one-to-one appointment with an adviser, but many areas also offer group and drop-in services as well.
Depending on where you live, the venue could be a local GP surgery, pharmacy, high-street shop, or even a mobile bus clinic.
You may be able to join sessions by phone or video call if you cannot go in person.
How to contact a stop smoking adviser
Your GP, pharmacist or health visitor can refer you, or you can phone your local stop smoking service to make an appointment with an adviser.
Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub
Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER
Phone: 0300 003 4566 option 1
- Call the free Smokefree National Helpline on 0300 123 1044