Ask an expert
If you have questions about any aspect of going smokefree then this section may be able to help. Please select a topic to see expert questions and answers…
"Knowing someone is available when other support is not, really helps people to remain smokefree". - Tracy Downs (NHS Stop Smoking expert)
If you have a question about:
- preparing to quit
- the best tools to help you quit
- managing your cravings and symptoms
Our team of experts are here to help, with years of experience in offering detailed advice to help people go Smokefree. NHS Stop Smoking experts come from a variety of backgrounds and are available in two ways:
Online Chat
Our advisers are available to chat live through the smokefree online chat tool. Feel free to ask about any aspect of quitting smoking or staying smokefree.
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Mon to Fri 9am to 8pm, Sat to Sun 11am to 5pm
Telephone
If you would like to speak to an NHS Stop Smoking expert via telephone, call
0800 022 4 332
Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
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Ways to Quit
Find out about the free NHS services available
Did you know?
Stop smoking medicines and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products are available on prescription and they can double your chance of successfully quitting.
They DO NOT contain toxic cancer-causing chemicals that are in cigarettes
Call 0800 022 4 332 for more information.
Ask an adviser
Our trained advisers are here to help and can give you expert advice on Nicotine Replacement Therapy products and other medications such as Zyban and Champix that can help you to manage your cravings.
Call the NHS Smoking helpline: 0800 022 4 332
On prescription
Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Zyban and Champix are all available on prescription from your doctor or can be accessed from a stop smoking adviser. It doesn't have to cost you a fortune to beat the cravings and quit. Why not speak to your doctor or stop smoking adviser at your local stop smoking service today?
