Amanda Preddy, Specialist Adviser from South Gloucestershire NHS Stop Smoking Service said:
"The NHS Stop Smoking Service offers free professional help to people wanting to quit and has been proven to be significantly more effective than going it alone: recent research has found that smokers who use the service are four times more likely to quit successfully than those who choose to go cold turkey. So if you are thinking about giving up, call 0800 169 0 169 or text NEARBY and your postcode to 88088 to find details on your local service."
The NHS Stop Smoking Service runs regular meetings with professional advisers, many of who are ex-smokers themselves. The meetings are held in a variety of familiar settings including libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and even pubs, and with 1,000 venues across the South West alone, there is a service local to everyone.
Telephone Numbers for NHS Stop Smoking Support:
- NHS Smoking Helpline (0800 707 6543);
- NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline (0800 169 9169);
