Ask a Stop Smoking Expert

"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 three 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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Our chat hours are 7.00am to 11.00pm.
7 days a week

Telephone

If you would like to speak to an NHS Stop Smoking expert via telephone, call

0800 022 4 332

Lines are open from 7.00am to 11.00pm
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If you would prefer to email your questions about any aspect of quitting smoking, please complete the form below. We will email you back in less than 24 hours, no matter what day of the week it is.

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Did you know...

If you attend group sessions and/or use patches, gum or other aids, you are up to FOUR times more likely to succeed at going Smokefree than going it alone.

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