Stop smoking advice
It's never too late to stop smoking, if you are serious about stopping you can get smoking cessation advice from local pharmacies and we can provide help and information about the local smoking cessation group where you can get support from fellow smokers who wish to give up.
The perils of smoking
- Smokers are more likely to get ill and die earlier than non-smokers.
- Smoking kills over 100,000 people per year in the United Kingdom.
- Nicotine is ten times more addictive than heroin.
Tips to help you stop smoking:
- Pick a date and keep to it
- Plan your attempt to quit smoking
- Support from family and friends is vital
- Reward yourself with 'treats' from the money you save
- Always take one day at a time
- Be positive
We can advise you about various treatments and interventions to help you quite including Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). NRT increases your chances of quitting successfully. The products are available on prescription.
Support
Further online resources to help you quit smoking:
You can also get help with a personal quit plan using the quit-plan tool below:
