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Suffolk Stop Smoking Service
DO YOU WANT TO st p SMOKING?
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN SUFFOLK
FOR FRIENDLY LOCAL INFORMATION
CALL 0800 085 6037
Services to support people wishing to stop smoking are available in a number of ways:
SPECIALIST SERVICE
This service offers intensive support for seven sessions over a period of 6 weeks.
It is most suitable for:
· Heavy smokers (over 20 per day)
· Those who have failed at previous attempts to quit
Clinics run on the principle of group support and are available at a variety of locations throughout Suffolk.
It is delivered by:
Specialist Smoking Cessation Advisors
INTERMEDIATE SERVICE
This service offers individual support and is available at a variety of places including:
GP Surgeries
Health Centers
Hospitals
Pharmacies
It is most suitable for:
· Light to moderate smokers
· Those who may have previously quite for long periods
It is delivered by:
Local Health Professionals who have been trained in Smoking Cessation by Specialist Services
DISCUSSING SMOKING
We know that half of all smokers will die as a result of smoking. As a consequence of this serious effect on health you may find that Health Professionals you visit ask about your smoking. All health professionals will be able to advise you on how to get help if and when you are ready to stop.
All services will encourage the use of:
· Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum, lozenges etc.)
· Bupropion (Zyban) – this can only be supplied through you doctor
Plus
· Additional support sometimes called motivational support
Research has shown that your chances of successfully giving up smoking are doubled if you follow this advice.
For local information call 0800 085 6037
OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT
National Helpline
0800 169 0169
National Pregnancy Helpline
0800 169 9169
Quitline
0800 00 2200
Web Sites
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.ash.org.uk
www.quit.org.uk
www.quitsmokinguk.com
www.bbc.co.uk/health/kth/index.shtml
http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/
Books
Most book shops and libraries hold books on giving up smoking
Magazines
STOP
published every 2 months
Suffolk Stop Smoking Service is supplied on behalf of Suffolk Health Authority and Primary Care Trusts by Ipswich, West Suffolk and James Paget Hospitals
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