Stopping smoking will bring immediate benefits to your health, including if you have an existing smoking-related disease. This is particularly important for both you and for health services at a time of intense pressure on the NHS.
Visit NHS Smokefreefor a number of helpful resources.
| Resource | Contact |
|---|---|
| NHS Text Support | Text TIPS to 63818 |
| NHS Email Support | NHS Better Health - Quit Now |
| NHS Smoking Helpline | 0300 123 1044 |
| NHS Quit Smoking app | NHS Quit Smoking app |
| Online Chat: Facebook Messenger for instant support when cravings strike | Search ‘NHS Smokefree’ on Facebook |
| Quit for COVID | COVID-19: advice for smokers and vapers |
Staffordshire residents
Everyone Health, the Staffordshire based lifestyle service, will be on hand to answer any questions relating to quitting smoking, losing weight or leading a more active lifestyle. Please note eligibility criteria applies. For more information visit Staffordshire Everyone Health - Stop Smoking
Dudley residents:
Let's Get - Get Help to Quit
Sandwell residents:
Healthy Sandwell - What Support is Available
Nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine replacement products can be purchased at the Boots pharmacies at New Cross and Cannock Chase Hospitals.
A variety of gum, patch and spray products are available. Please note NHS staff are entitled to 10% discount at these stores.
RWT stop smoking in pregnancy team
Your Midwife, Health Visitor or Doctor will refer you to the Stop Smoking Team, but you can also contact the team by email at maternitysmokingcessationteam@nhs.net or by calling 01902 307999 ext 86307, or 07787285463 (Sharni) or 07811524275 (Amanda).
