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Coronavirus: Be responsible. Be safe

Health information and advice to stop the spread of coronavirus

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HSE services and information

Sign up and quit smoking

Sign up to a Quit plan, order a Quit kit and find out how the quit service works

Reasons to quit smoking

Why smoking is bad for you, the health and financial benefits of stopping

Get help to quit smoking

Stop smoking clinics, support and treatment

Help someone else quit smoking

How to help a friend or family member stop smoking

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Using NRT doubles your chances of quitting smoking. 

Support services

The HSE provides a range of free services open to anyone who wants to quit smoking

Quit Smoking blog

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Why now is the perfect time to stamp out cigarettes for good

Is quitting smoking something you’ve wanted to do for a while? Well, there’s never been a better time to give up.

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Quit smoking during the coronavirus pandemic

Quitting smoking helps build your natural resistance to all types of infections including coronavirus. Now is a good time to quit smoking.

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Quit smoking: How to stay motivated during your quit journey

COVID-19 has changed our day to day lives. Lots of us are worried about our health and that of our loved ones. Quitting smoking has never been more important but you may find your resolve wavering as you cope with the stress and upheaval of the pandemic

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