Be Smoke Free - Manchester
Free products, advice and support to help you stop smoking for good
Ready to stop smoking? We're here for you.
Whether it’s for your health, for your kids, to save money, or something else, you're more likely to succeed if you get support. With Manchester Be Smoke Free, you get:
- Expert one-to-one support to find the best way to stop smoking for you
- Free stop smoking aids like nicotine patches or gum on prescription, and free vape starter kits
- Someone to encourage and cheer you on.
How we help you
Be Smoke Free helps you find your own way of stopping smoking. You'll talk to a dedicated stop smoking nurse who will listen to you and help you make a plan for how you'll quit. We'll offer you free products to reduce your nicotine cravings, like patches, gum and vapes.
We support anyone aged 12 and over who lives in Manchester or who is registered with a Manchester GP.
Take our stop smoking quiz
Your stop smoking journey
When you join the service, you'll chat with a member of our specially trained team. They'll get to know you and find out what support you want with quitting.
The process is:
- You will have an initial, 30-minute telephone assessment. If you prefer, you can arrange a face-to-face assessment in our Ancoats office.
- Your advisor will set up follow-up calls every two weeks, for 12 weeks.
- We deliver the nicotine replacement therapy (patches/gums), vapes and/or medication to you. You don't need to go anywhere to collect it!
You don't need a prescription or a GP appointment. Our specialist nursing team arranges everything.
Your dedicated stop smoking advisor
When you use the service, you’ll get your own advisor. They’ll get to know you and find out what support you'd like with quitting. You can chat with them via phone or video call, or book face-to-face appointments.
If you have a slip up, your advisor won't judge. Quitting may take a few attempts; all that matters is that you keep on trying.
Your advisor will talk to you about:
- Why you're quitting. Knowing your 'why' and identifying your goals helps you stay focused.
- Habits and cravings. We all have smoking routines, like having a cigarette first thing in the morning, with a cuppa, or with friends at the pub. This is when you'll be most tempted, so they'll help you come up with a plan for what to do.
- Staying motivated. They will cheer you on and help you stay motivated when things are tough.
Set your quit date
Choosing your quit date with your advisor is an important step. This is the day you'll make the switch – saying goodbye to cigarettes and starting to use your stop smoking aids.
Having a clear quit date is crucial for success. It gives you something to work towards and helps prepare you mentally and practically for your smoke-free future.
Your quit date is more than just a date in the calendar – it’s the moment you take control of your health.
Get free stop smoking aids
There are many different stop smoking aids, including nicotine patches, gum and vapes. You're more likely to be successful if you use them and you can get them for free as part of your quit plan. We will help you find the right ones for you if you're not sure which to choose.
All our nicotine replacement therapy medications and vapes are free, and we also offer free home delivery for all items.
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