Stop Smoking

Want to quit smoking? It doesn’t have to be a drag

Your local Bath & North East Somerset Stop Smoking service offers FREE support to local people who are thinking of and wanting to take positive steps towards stopping smoking.

No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting benefits your health right away. In just a few days, your sense of taste and smell will get better. Your lungs will start to clear, so breathing feels easier. You’ll also keep your loved ones safe from second-hand smoke and save money.

Our specially-trained practitioners provide completely FREE advice, support and encouragement on how to go about quitting smoking completely. Something which is four times more likely if you make use of the support and medication we offer.

How we can help you quit smoking

If you’ve tried to quit before or thought it was too hard, our Stop Smoking service can help you! People who use this service don’t just quit for a little while – studies show they are four times more likely to stop for good. That’s because you’ll get support and advice from our stop-smoking practitioner.

Quitting isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our FREE 12-week support programme includes:

· One-on-one support: Weekly Face to Face or telephone sessions with a stop-smoking practitioner.

· Group support: Weekly face-to-face sessions with friendly group support, led by a stop-smoking practitioner.

· FREE nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): Helps with cravings and withdrawal.

· Vapes and e-liquids: UK-regulated devices to make quitting easier.

Who can quit with us?

We offer support to anyone aged 12+ who lives, works or is registered at a GP in Bath & North East Somerset. This also includes but is not limited to:

• Routine & Manual workers
• People with Mental health conditions
• People who misuse substances
• People with health conditions caused or made worse by smoking (for example CVD, diabetes, asthma, COPD etc)
• People with a smoking-related illness
• People from the Travelling community
• People from the LGBT+ community
• People with a low socioeconomic status
• Pregnant women who smoke

Switch to a Vape with Swap to Stop

If you haven’t made the decision to join the programme but would like to try a Vape instead of smoking. Then contact us to ask about the Swap to Stop Offer

You will receive a FREE vape starter kit through the post, as well as a follow up personal support if you decide to continue to stop smoking.

Who can swap to stop with us?

This offer is available for any smoker, who lives, works or is GP registered in B&NES over the age of 18 and not currently vaping.

How to get help

To find out more and join our service call 0300 247 0050  or complete the Self Referral form here: https://banes.everyonehealth.co.uk/self-referral/

Stop today, Save today!