Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world. A large number of studies have shown that stopping smoking can greatly reduce the risk of smoking-related cancers. The earlier you stop the better. We also know that smoking while pregnant can harm the baby as it hinders the blood flow to the placenta, reducing the amount of nutrients that reach the baby.

If you want help to give up smoking and make a fresh start, NHS stop smoking services can help you. With the help of NHS stop smoking services, you are four times more likely to succeed. The NHS Stop Smoking Service is a comprehensive service available across the NHS in England. It provides free counselling and support to smokers wanting to quit, complemented by the use of stop smoking aids like Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and bupropion (Zyban). NRT and Zyban are available on NHS prescription.

To find out about stop smoking services in your area, click on the appropriate county.

Bedfordshire and Luton / Cambridgeshire and Peterborough /
Essex / Hertfordshire / Norfolk / Suffolk