Stop smoking service

Our trained Stop Smoking coaches will work with you to beat your craving and change your smoking habits by offering friendly, non-judgemental advice, tips and information.

What you can expect

The Stop Smoking service offers tailored one-to-one support, either face-to-face, on the phone or online, over an eight to twelve-week period

Each referral is assessed for suitability. Once your referral is allocated to the service, one of our Stop Smoking coaches will be in touch to arrange your first appointment. 

Your first session will last for 30 to 40 minutes with follow-up sessions of 15 minutes to complete the course. During these sessions, our trained coach will support you with: 

  • developing an individually tailored quit plan 
  • making sustainable behaviour change 
  • managing cravings and temptations 
  • concerns about weight gain and/or managing stress 
  • advice on suitable medication or a vape kit 
  • free carbon monoxide testing 
  • up to 12 weeks of stop smoking medication for people who are exempt from prescription charges 

Eligibility

Stop Smoking support is available to those who:

  • are currently smoking cigarettes or roll ups (or if you chew tobacco)
  • live or work in Swindon or are registered with a GP in Swindon
  • are not currently pregnant
  • are aged 12 and over

Accessing the service

If you are ready to work with a Stop Smoking coach, complete our online referral.

Alternatively you could see if you are eligible for our Swap to Stop scheme, a Government public health initiative aiming to provide smokers with a free vape kit.

You can also, contact us for further information.

Share your experience and inspire others to live smoke free

Quitting smoking is the single biggest change you can make to improve your health. But it is also one of the most challenging. For Swindon residents who are still smoking, hearing stories of successful quits, everyday struggles and useful strategies can make a real difference.

If you have used the stop smoking service to stop smoking and want to show others that progress is possible, we encourage you to get in touch.

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