Find your local Stop Smoking Service
Quitting smoking is much easier when you have the right support. In fact, with professional or expert help, you're 3 times more likely to quit for good.
Your local Stop Smoking Service is one example of this type of support, and best of all, it's free!
Before visiting them at their address, we recommend contacting them first to check they can help you.
How local Stop Smoking Services can help you quit
Local Stop Smoking Services are developed by experts and ex-smokers and delivered by trained advisers.
These advisers understand exactly what you're going through and know how challenging quitting can feel.
They can help you stay positive and motivated, even on tough days, so you're never alone on your quit journey.
What stop-smoking advisers can offer
Your adviser can:
- provide expert advice, support, and encouragement.
- offer one-to-one or group sessions in person, over the phone, or by video call.
- help you choose nicotine replacement products or other stop-smoking medicines that suit you.
- support you if you're using your own e-cigarette (vape) to quit.
- measure your carbon monoxide (CO) level using a carbon monoxide monitor, showing how quickly your health improves — your CO level drops to the same level as a non-smoker just 48 hours after your last cigarette.
- provide support starting a few weeks before your quit date and continue weekly for 4 weeks after your last cigarette. This is because evidence shows quitting for 28 days makes it more likely you'll quit forever.
Some local services may also offer other methods to quit, like Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking.
If you are not in England
Better Health Quit Smoking support is available in England only.
For free stop smoking support in the rest of the UK, visit:
Find the best stop-smoking products for you
Did you know that using stop-smoking products can increase your chances of quitting for good? Learn about the types of products available and how they work from our guide.
Explore your support options
If local Stop Smoking Services are not for you, there are plenty of other options available. From Facebook groups to Helplines, there is something for everyone!