How To Stop Smoking – Don’t Do It Alone!

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health

Here are some tips to help you:

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1. Talk to friends
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Talk to friends who might be feeling the same way you do. They may want to quit too.

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2. Talk to parents
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If you feel you can, talking to your parents could be helpful as they may be able to help and point you in the direction of support services.

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3. Focus on the benefits
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Giving up smoking has really big benefits straight away. Nicotine products and cigarettes are expensive, so you will be saving money by stopping. You will also start to feel healthier very quickly.

The benefits of quitting start almost immediately.

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4. Get help from the experts
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Get help from the experts. The NHS Stop Smoking Service:

  • Is free
  • Is confidential
  • Provides medications such as nicotine patches, gum, lozenges and a wide range of different products (free if you’re under the age of 18)
  • Can help you understand how your pattern of smoking can be broken by giving you helpful hints and tips on how to break the habit
  • Gives you 4 times more chance of quitting!

how to get help

If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.

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Find help in your local area

Find help in your local area

Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.

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TEXT YOUR SCHOOL NURSE

Shropshire 07507330346
Telford and Wrekin 07520619051

You can always contact your school nurse by visiting them in school. Or alternatively you can text them on our mobile messaging service.

The text messaging working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Your message will be seen during those hours after which we respond most quickly to messages that need urgent attention, and we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.  If you need urgent help in the meantime, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111.  If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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Services

Find out what other tobacco support services are available to you in your area.

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