Stopping smoking advice
It is never too late to stop smoking, if you are serious about stopping we can provide you with 1:1 smoking cessation advice or 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.
- Smoking kills over 100,000 people per year in the United Kingdom.
- Smokers are more likely to get ill and die earlier than non-smokers.
- Nicotine is ten times more addictive than heroin.
The Smoking Cessation Group has a number of tips to help you stop:
- Plan your attempt to quit smoking
- Pick a date and keep to it
- 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
Your doctor will be able to advise you about Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). NRT increases your chances of quitting successfully. The products are available on prescription.
Support
1 to 1 smoking cessation help and advice is offered locally at the surgery by our nurses and healthcare assistants. Please call 0116 852141 to make an appointment.
Call the NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 0169
Good Luck! Remember its never too late to give up.
