Many smokers want to quit but aren’t sure about the best way to go about it. Thousands have quit for good with our help and studies show that you’re up to three times more likely to successfully quit with a combination of stop smoking medicine and specialist support from your local Stop Smoking Service.

Trained Stop Smoking Advisors are based at GP surgeries and via our OneYou service across South Gloucestershire so you can find the service that best suits you.

Swap To Stop

Vaping is one of the most effective ways to quit smoking.

“Swap to Stop” is a national scheme offering a free vape to residents who are 18 years or older and who currently smoke.

What have you got to lose?

Get your free vape starter kit by contacting us below:

Text your name and the word “READY” to 80011
Call us on 01454 865337
Or complete a contact form here – Contact us | One You South Gloucestershire (southglos.gov.uk)

For more information on vaping, please find the below link:

Vaping to quit smoking

There can be some confusion about vapes (sometimes called e-cigarettes or e-cigs). This is not surprising, because there is lots of misleading information out there.

Please see the below link to learn about some of the most common myths around vaping, and the facts based on scientific evidence and data.

Vaping myths and the facts

Telephone Support

If you would like to speak to one of the team to receive Support to Stop Smoking over the telephone, call 01454 865337 or text ‘YOUR NAME’ and ‘READY’ to 80011

*Texts may incur a standard message charge. Please check with your provider.

Pharmacies accepting Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) vouchers

For pharmacy opening hours please visit: NHS Choices website. Below is a list of pharmacies who accept Nicotine Replacement Therapy vouchers. Click on the location headings to expand the list and see all the options in your area.

Smoking in pregnancy

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby to have the best possible start in life. The risks of smoking during pregnancy are serious, from premature delivery to increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or sudden infant death. Quitting smoking helps your baby develop healthily during pregnancy and beyond.

We have a dedicated Stop Smoking Specialist Advisor, who can support you over the telephone. Our Specialist Advisor will discuss what treatment options are available for you, and ensure you have as much support as possible to help you quit. She can also support a partner or other family members in a quit attempt at the same time. Contact us or ask your Midwife for more information.

No matter what stage you’re at in your pregnancy, it’s never too late to stop smoking.

Illegal tobacco

Illegal, or illicit tobacco is smuggled, bootlegged or counterfeit, sold cheaply and tax-free and often linked to large-scale organised crime.

A number of UK house fire deaths have been directly attributed to the use of illegal cigarettes and when tested, illegal cigarettes have contained extremely high levels of tar and carbon monoxide (up to 80% higher than permitted), yet contain less nicotine than indicated. Illegally produced tobacco is sometimes produced with banned or high levels of pesticides and herbicides – these can have negative impacts on your health as well as on the health of the workers and the environment where the tobacco is produced.

To report information about illegal tobacco, please visit the South West Illegal Tobacco website.

Trading Standards South West - Illegal tobacco reporting