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Get help when you quit smoking
Get help when you quit smoking
If you want to stop smoking, getting the right help can double your chances of success. Sign up to the Quit plan, try NRT or talk to our stop smoking advisors.
Get ready to quit smoking
Read our practical guide on how you can prepare to quit smoking cigarettes. It's proven, you're more likely to successfully quit smoking if you plan ahead.
Advice if you’ve tried to stop smoking before
If you’ve tried to stop smoking before and it didn’t work, don’t feel like a failure. You can learn something for the next time you try. Never give up giving up. Get back on track.
Prescription treatments to stop smoking
You can get medication on prescription to help you stop smoking. It can double or triple your chances of quitting successfully. Your GP will help you to choose.
Cravings and withdrawal when you stop smoking
Most people get cravings and withdrawal symptoms when they give up smoking. Most symptoms will be gone after a month. Speak to your GP if you’re concerned.
Quitting smoking - help on hard days
Becoming a non-smoker can be hard to get used to. You’re doing something great for your physical health but your emotions might take a week or two to catch up.
How to cope when you want to smoke
Tips on how to cope when you want to smoke. Once you’ve dealt with difficult situations a few times you’ll become confident and less likely to start smoking again.
Smoking and mental health
People with mental health problems are more likely to smoke and they also tend to smoke more heavily. We can help you to quit and deal with difficult feelings.
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