Date published: 2025-01-06 | Category: Focusing on prevention, Health and Care, information and advice, Public Health
Smokers in Bath and North East Somerset are being offered a host of free tools to help them quit as part of a new initiative, 'Never Give Up Giving Up'
The campaign led by Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with HCRG Care Group Ltd, aims to encourage smokers to cut out cigarettes using free help including vape starter kits, specialist support from B&NES local Stop Smoking Service or a free supportive app, allowing people to choose the best option for them.
To sign up for a free vape starter kit through the Swap to Stop offer, email hcrg.swaptostopbanes@nhs.net. Starter kits are available for smokers aged 18+ who do not currently vape and who live, work or registered with a GP in B&NES.
Swapping to nicotine vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking and is one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.
For expert advice on stopping smoking from the local stop smoking service, including advice on all stop smoking aids available including nicotine free medicines, call the Community Wellbeing Hub on freephone 0300 2470050.
Research shows that people are three times more likely to quit for good if they get support.
Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health and Prevention for Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “Making multiple attempts to quit smoking is very common. The key is not to give up - the more you try, the closer you are to quitting for good. Never Give Up Giving Up offers a range of support options to smokers looking to quit smoking in 2025 so they can choose which option works best for them.”
The council’s public health team and HCRG colleagues will also be visiting various locations in B&NES throughout the year to bring Never Give Up Giving Up to the community. More information can be found on the council website along with more support for healthy living.
Find more tips and support to stop smoking on the NHS website.
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