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If you or someone you know is looking to quit smoking, we’re here to help. You are up to three times more likely to quit if you use a combination of Stop Smoking medication with specialist help and support from your local Stop Smoking Service. Our friendly, specialist advisors offer free advice and support across Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes.
By getting support from the Stop Smoking Service you will:
The Stop Smoking Service are delighted to announce the launch of our new mobile app “My Quit Route”, designed by a UK-based team of clinical, health and research psychologists to help you to quit at any time of the day. With this app installed on your phone, you can get the help you need, when you need it, 24/7. The app has been tested and especially chosen by our expert team and we are confident it will help you to quit. It is free to download for anyone who works or lives in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. Click here to find out more.
Report sellers of illicit and counterfeit tobacco to Trading Standards You may know illegal tobacco by terms such as ‘dodgy fags, fake cigs, cheap tobacco, foreign cigs’ etc. These terms are used to describe cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco which has either been smuggled into the country and avoids taxation or is not made by […]
For many people, the idea of quitting smoking “cold turkey” – abruptly stopping all tobacco use without any support or nicotine replacement – is an appealing approach. The thought of ripping off the band aid and being done with it seems simple. However, research shows that this method is often less effective in the long […]
Jackie O’Shea- Stop Smoking Lead in Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy. The dark night are coming to an end. Warmer weather is just round the corner. Congratulations on your wonderful news. Have you though about giving up smoking. It’s the best time to quit, for your health and your unborn baby. The good news is: When […]
We’ve supported 2,432 people over the last year to stop smoking (April 18-March 19)
Every cigarette you don't smoke saves you money. Find out how much you will save by quitting and start thinking about what you could spend it on.
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We have a FREE app called 'My Quit Route'. It is a fully personalised programme accessible 24/7 on Android and iOS devices.
You can self-assess your level of nicotine dependence, get advice on the dangers of continuing to smoke, receive tailored behaviour change support when you need it, track your progress and expenditure, plus there are even built in relaxation techniques to help you stay smoke free
It works best alongside support from our Stop Smoking Service. Click here to find out more
