Smoking
Did you know giving up smoking significantly increase your chances of living a longer healthier lifestyle, even if you have smoked for 40 years!
It is never too late to think about stopping, it will make a drastic improvement to your lifestyle and health in ways you might not expect.
Benefits of quittingÂ
- After 20 minutes your blood pressure and pulse return to normal
- After 24 hours your lungs start to clearÂ
- After two days your body is nicotine-free and your sense of taste and smell improveÂ
- After three days you can breathe more easily, and your energy increases.
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Very Brief Intervention
Ask
Have you ever thought of stopping or tried to stop before?
The average smoker could save ÂŁ140 each month (ÂŁ1680 per year) by quitting, what would you do with that extra money?
Remember to personalise the benefits. Â Is the person saving for a holiday, or a new home? Do they have children or grandchildren they would like to runaround with?
Assist
State that the best way of stopping smoking is with a combination of medication and specialist support
- Studies show that you are four times more likely to quit smoking if you do it through a specialist support service.
- Services are free and they provide one to one support.Â
- Local stop smoking services staffed by expert advisers provide a range of proven methods to help you quit.
- Its totally free
Do you think you would benefit from the services your local stop smoking service can offer?
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Act
NATIONAL SUPPORT
- Call the free Smokefree National Helpline to speak to a trained, expert adviser on 0300 123 1044. All lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm*.
- Smokefree has lots of free support this includes a smartphone app, email programme or text messages that will keep you focused wherever you are.
- You can also speak to your doctor, pharmacy team or local Stop Smoking Service for expert advice on stop smoking medicines.
SELF CARE
- Download the NHS Smokefree app from itunes or google play
- Get further information from the National Health Service www.nhs.uk/quit
- Consider using e-cigarettes to stop smoking
- Millions have used Smokefree support to help them stop smoking. Choose from an app, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.Â
Emphasise that quitting will the best thing they will ever do and the NHS Smokefree service can provide the friendly and helpful support they need to quit for good
Local Support and Contact Details
The Stop Smoking Service
If you or someone you know is looking to quit smoking, we’re here to help. You are up to three times more likely to quit if you use a combination of Stop Smoking medication with specialist help and support from your local Stop Smoking Service. Our friendly, specialist advisors offer free advice and support across Central Bedfordshire.
By getting support from the Stop Smoking Service you will:
- Get help to find the right product for you and guidance on how to use it. There are a wide range of products available including a selection of Nicotine Replacement products (NRT), Champix and Zyban (prescribed medications).
- Receive specialist behavioural support to help tweak habits and behaviours that trigger the desire to smoke.
- Talk to an experienced advisor, who has helped many people to quit and can share their expertise with you.
- Have access to specialist resources and information including “My Quit Route”, a comprehensive app that will allow you to plan and organise your quit attempt, supporting you 24 hours a day
Website: https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/Â
Telephone:Â 0800 013 0553
'My Quit Route' App
The Stop Smoking Service have released a new mobile app 'My Quit Route' designed by a UK based team of clinical, health and research psychologists to help you quit at any time of the day.Â
“My Quit Route” is a fully personalised programme accessible 24/7 via an app on Android and iOS devices. Self-assess your level of nicotine dependence, get advice on the dangers of continuing to smoke, receive tailored behaviour change support when you need it, track your progress and expenditure, plus there are even built in relaxation techniques to help you stay smoke free. This app works best alongside support from our Stop Smoking Service.
Website:Â My Quit Route - Apps on Google Play
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Healthy You's Stop Smoking Service
No one needs telling that smoking’s bad for your health (not to mention bank balance) but giving up is another matter. If you’ve tried stopping or always thought it would be too hard then our Stop Smoking service is for you. People who get help to stop are three times more likely to stop for good.
No matter how long you’ve been smoking, you’ll feel the benefits of giving up almost straight away. Your taste and smell will get better in just a few days, plus as your lungs clear you won’t get out of breath so quickly. If your loved ones are non-smokers, you’ll also improve their lives. And don’t forget about how much money you’ll be saving the average smoker spends over ÂŁ4000 every year on smoking.Â
The Healthy You team offer face to face or telephone support to help
you change your behaviour. We can offer stop smoking medication if
appropriate including Nicotine Replacement Therapy. https://healthyyou.org.uk/services/stop-smoking/
Tel:0333 005 0093
Website: https://healthyyou.org.uk/sign-up/
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The Stop Smoking Service
If you or someone you know is looking to quit smoking, we’re here to help. You are up to three times more likely to quit if you use a combination of Stop Smoking medication with specialist help and support from your local Stop Smoking Service. Our friendly, specialist advisors offer free advice and support across Central Bedfordshire.
By getting support from the Stop Smoking Service you will:
- Get help to find the right product for you and guidance on how to use it. There are a wide range of products available including a selection of Nicotine Replacement products (NRT), Champix and Zyban (prescribed medications).
- Receive specialist behavioural support to help tweak habits and behaviours that trigger the desire to smoke.
- Talk to an experienced advisor, who has helped many people to quit and can share their expertise with you.
- Have access to specialist resources and information including “My Quit Route”, a comprehensive app that will allow you to plan and organise your quit attempt, supporting you 24 hours a day
Website: Stop Smoking | Bedford, Central Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes (thestopsmokingservice.co.uk)
Telephone:0800 013 0553
'My Quit Route' App
The Stop Smoking Service have released a new mobile app 'My Quit Route' designed by a UK based team of clinical, health and research psychologists to help you quit at any time of the day.Â
“My Quit Route” is a fully personalised programme accessible 24/7 via an app on Android and iOS devices. Self-assess your level of nicotine dependence, get advice on the dangers of continuing to smoke, receive tailored behaviour change support when you need it, track your progress and expenditure, plus there are even built in relaxation techniques to help you stay smoke free. This app works best alongside support from our Stop Smoking Service.
Website: My Quit Route App - Smokefree Bedfordshire (thestopsmokingservice.co.uk)
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Essex Wellbeing Service
Stopping smoking can be challenging, but the Essex Wellbeing Service (EWS) is here to support you every step of the way. EWS coaches and practitioners will work with you to understand your triggers and help you to manage them without smoking.Â
EWS provides free stop smoking services to anyone living or working in Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock).Â
Website:Â Essex Wellbeing Service
Tel: 0300 303 9988Â
Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service
How we can support you
Our advisors will provide you with tailored support for 12 weeks. During this time you will have regular 1-1 sessions with your advisor who will be able to answer any questions you have, provide advice on how to stay smoke free, give guidance on how best to use your vape and ways in which you can take control of cravings.
- Weekly support for up to 12 weeks, either face-to-face or over the phone
- Creating a plan with you to help you quit.
- Motivation to support you through the challenging times and help you combat cravings.
- Regular carbon monoxide breath testing to show you how your progress has benefitted your health.
This service is free, but you may have to pay for any prescriptions you might need (Nicotine Replacement Therapy or 'NRT' counts as a prescription product). We can advise you on how to save money with a prescription pre-payment certificate.
If you are currently pregnant, have a diagnosed mental health condition, are an acute trust inpatient or are about to have an elective procedure, please contact the hospital responsible for your care or Hertfordshire Health Improvement Service to find out more about what stop smoking services are available to you
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Tel: 0800 389 3998
Text: SMOKEFREE to 80818
Web:Stop Smoking Service | Hertfordshire County Council
Total Wellbeing Luton
Stop Smoking with Total Wellbeing Luton
If you live, work or are registered with a GP in Luton who can offer free stop smoking medication, e-cigarettes and support.
For tips, advice and support:
Visit the Total Wellbeing Luton website
Text Quit2022 to 60066
Call 0300 555 4152
Email info@totalwellbeingluton.org
Download Total Wellbeing's Top Tips to Stop Smoking
The Stop Smoking Service
If you or someone you know is looking to quit smoking, we’re here to help. You are up to three times more likely to quit if you use a combination of Stop Smoking medication with specialist help and support from your local Stop Smoking Service. Our friendly, specialist advisors offer free advice and support across Central Bedfordshire.
By getting support from the Stop Smoking Service you will:
- Get help to find the right product for you and guidance on how to use it. There are a wide range of products available including a selection of Nicotine Replacement products (NRT), Champix and Zyban (prescribed medications).
- Receive specialist behavioural support to help tweak habits and behaviours that trigger the desire to smoke.
- Talk to an experienced advisor, who has helped many people to quit and can share their expertise with you.
- Have access to specialist resources and information including “My Quit Route”, a comprehensive app that will allow you to plan and organise your quit attempt, supporting you 24 hours a day
Website: https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/Â
Telephone:0800 013 0553
'My Quit Route' App
The Stop Smoking Service have released a new mobile app 'My Quit Route' designed by a UK based team of clinical, health and research psychologists to help you quit at any time of the day.Â
“My Quit Route” is a fully personalised programme accessible 24/7 via an app on Android and iOS devices. Self-assess your level of nicotine dependence, get advice on the dangers of continuing to smoke, receive tailored behaviour change support when you need it, track your progress and expenditure, plus there are even built in relaxation techniques to help you stay smoke free. This app works best alongside support from our Stop Smoking Service.
Website:Â http://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/2019/08/my-quit-route-app/
Ready to Change – Help to quit smoking
“If you’d like to quit or have recently quit smoking and want to learn how to stay quit for good, follow our step-by-step guide.”
Offer: Norfolk
Ready to Change – Help to quit smoking (Resources)
Offer: Norfolk
Giving up smoking can be hard but with the right advice and support you are up to 3 times more likely to quit your cigarettes for good.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service
 Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service (THLS) provide up to 12 weekly sessions of specialist behavioural support and free medication or vape starter kit, with practical advice on goal settings, dealing with the barriers to stopping smoking, as well as encouragement to quit. Stop smoking support is also provided in partnership with GPs.
Our stop smoking services are free and available to anyone aged 12 and above living or working in Thurrock.
For more information:
Website:Â Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service - Thurrock Council
Telephone: 0800 292 2299 (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm)
Email THLS@thurrock.gov.ukÂ
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NATIONAL INFORMATION
Better HealthÂ
Better Health is an NHS resource, with information, guidance and resources to help you quit smoking. Many people try to quit smoking with willpower alone, but it's much easier to go smoke-free with the right help. There are lots of support options available, try a combination that works for you.
The Better Health Quit Smoking app (available from website)
The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you're saving
- get daily support
If you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good!