Local, Free Stop Smoking Support
Our Stop Smoking Advisers are here for you. Take your next step to a healthier you with free support from your local pharmacies in Northumberland.
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Want to quit smoking? We’re here to help.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Through our Stop Smoking Services, our trained advisers offer free support, guidance, and access to nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) — all close to home. We can also accept referrals from specialist services to provide advanced treatments for patients who need that extra bit of support.
What’s Included
Expert Support
Our trained Stop Smoking Advisers will guide you on your smokefree journey from start to finish. You’re never alone.
Regular Check-Ins
Whilst on your 12-week plan, we’ll schedule regular check-ins face-to-face and over the phone. We’re always on hand to support you.
Specialist Backing
We’ll work with you to taper down your NRT, aiming to stop by 12 weeks. If we feel you could benefit from further support, we can refer you to specialists at Northumberland Stop Smoking Service.
Access our Service
You can access free support from our Stop Smoking Team in two ways.
This service is funded by Northumberland County Council.
This service is funded by NHS England.
Find Us and Book.
Available Locations
You’re three times more likely to quit with support than going alone. Together, we can get you there.
Everything You Need to Know.
Quitting Smoking will Change Your Health for the Better.
Smoking is the leading modifiable cause of illness and premature death. You’ll notice benefits even after 20 minutes of stopping…
Find out more about the benefits to your health and wellbeing, and find further support tools on the NHS Better Health website.
Financial Benefits
Smoking is increasingly expensive. In addition to the numerous mental and physical health benefits, quitting will save you money. Allowing you to save up for that next holiday, or cover that extra coffee.
NRT is here to help you quit.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms by giving you a low, safe dose of nicotine — without the harmful chemicals in cigarettes. It’s a well-tested and widely used tool for quitting smoking.
NRT comes in different forms like patches, gum, lozenges, nasal sprays, and inhalators. You can use just one, or combine types (like a patch plus gum) to give yourself the best chance of success. Our advisers can discuss suitable options with you.
NRT is safe, effective, and available as part of our Stop Smoking Service — free from your local pharmacy.
Trusted Support.
Our Stop Smoking Advisers are registered Pharmacy Technicians specially trained to support you in quitting. Book your initial review today.
Independent & Community-focused.
As local, independent pharmacies, we’re deeply rooted in the community and committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and neighbours.
Eligibility
Eligible patients must be 18 years or older, and meet one of the following criteria:
- Living in Northumberland, or
- Registered to a GP in Northumberland, or
- Be referred to us by a Hospital or Community Smoking Cessation Team.
Specialist Medication for Stopping Smoking
Our Pharmacies are able to issue specialist, prescription-only medication for patients referred to us, who are engaged with their local specialist stop smoking service, after an assessment by our registered Pharmacists or Technicians.
If, after being referred to us, patients are found eligible, a supply of Varenicline or Cytisine can be provided, and follow-up appointments scheduled with our Pharmacists and Technicians. We can accept referrals made from any North East Specialist Stop Smoking Service.
Health Professionals or Public Health Leaders who would like further information on this aspect of the service, are encouraged to get in touch.
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