NHS Stop Smoking
Quitting smoking can be tough, but you don't have to do it alone. At Batley Pharmacy, as part of the NHS service we provide personalised nicotine replacement therapy including free support and valuable advice to help you break free from smoking.
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What is the NHS Stop Smoking Service?
The NHS Stop Smoking Service provides free support and a range of methods to help you quit smoking. This service is available across the UK to reduce the risk of smoking-related health issues.
What is provided in the NHS Stop Smoking Service?
Batley Pharmacy, working with the NHS, provides the NHS Stop Smoking Service, which includes:
- One-to-one or group sessions on smoking with a trained advisor, you may also be able to join online if you cannot be there in person
- In your first session with the advisor, you will be offered a breath test (this shows the level of Carbon monoxide in your body which is a harmful gas in cigarette smoke)
- Stop smoking aids will be discussed in your first session which includes; nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalators, mouth and nasal sprays, and bupropion
- Your advisor will talk about benefits of smoking cessation and nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Here are some benefits of quitting smoking;
- Increases life expectancy
- Improves quality of life
- Lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, COPD, cancers and poor reproductive system issues
- Reduces mental-health issues
Where can I access the NHS Stop Smoking Service?
For more information about NHS Stop Smoking Service and to ensure if correct procedures are being followed, please call us and speak with one of our staff members.
It’s never too late to quit smoking, no matter how long you’ve been doing it. By using a combination of stop-smoking treatments and the support of the NHS Stop Smoking Service, you can increase your chances of successfully quitting by three times. At Batley Pharmacy, we can help you create a plan that works for you to help you reach your goal.
Frequently asked questions
It is advisable to avail of help through the NHS Stop Smoking Service first. Hypnotherapy is not primarily recommended by the NHS.
Yes, the NHS Stop Smoking Service can help you stop smoking. This is a free service that includes expert advice and different treatment options.
Yes, to help pregnant women quit smoking, the NHS offers free support and treatment options.
The NHS Stop Smoking Service is a 12-week structured program. It includes routine sessions, extensive support and treatment options making you 3 times more likely to quit smoking.
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