Stop Smoking

Stop Smoking - Free, friendly stop smoking support in Stoke-on-Trent

What happens to your body when you quit smoking

 
 
  • 20 MINUTES Blood pressure & heart rate return to normal
  • 12 HOURS Carbon monoxide levels return to normal
  • 48 HOURS Smell & taste begin to improve
  • 1 MONTH Lung function begins to improve
  • 2 WEEKS Shortness of breath & coughing subside
  • 1 YEAR Risk of coronary artery disease is reduced by half
  • 5 YEARS Stroke risk is the same as a non-smoker
  • 10 YEARS Risk of dying from lung cancer is reduced by half

Our Stop Smoking programme offers tailored support to help you quit smoking for good. Delivered in partnership with local health services, this free service includes:

  • One-to-one support from trained advisors 
  • Access to nicotine replacement therapies 
  • Group sessions and drop-ins 
  • Advice on managing cravings and triggers 

What you’ll receive: 

Weeks 1–4: A tailored quit plan, weekly follow-up sessions, and free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or a vape starter kit through our Swap to Stop programme. 

Weeks 5–8: Continued advisor support and, for those eligible, additional NRT or e-liquid refills. 

Weeks 8–12: Ongoing support with your choice of weekly or fortnightly appointments to help you stay smoke-free. 

Celebrate your success

Once you reach your fourth week smoke-free, you’ll gain access to our £30 three-month Health and Wellbeing Membership, giving you even more tools to support your journey.

New for 2026: Commit to Quit group sessions

We’re excited to launch group support sessions: connect with others on the same journey and share motivation, tips, and encouragement. 

Bring your motivation, we’ll bring the rest. 

Quitting smoking improves your health, boosts energy, and reduces your risk of serious illness. Let us help you take that first step. Contact us find out more