There are several ways to get free, friendly and flexible support to stop smoking in Nottinghamshire.

• You can speak with your local GP or community pharmacy
• You can also contact Nottinghamshire’s Stop Smoking service New Leaf.  They have specially trained advisors in your local area, offering support encouragement, information and friendly advice. To find out more information contact New Leaf on 0800 389 7712

Visit www.stopsmokingnotts.nhs.uk/  for more information

It's never too late to give up smoking, and research suggests that smokers who stop with NHS support are four times more likely to succeed, and so you do not have to do it on your own.

What is NRT?

NRT supports your quit attempt by helping you manage your withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is highly addictive and it is the nicotine in cigarettes that causes people to become addicted to smoking.

NRT works by releasing nicotine steadily into your bloodstream, without the poisonous chemicals you get from tobacco smoke, this helps to control the cravings for a cigarette.

NHS Nottinghamshire County runs a NRT voucher scheme which entitles you up to 12 weeks worth of free NRT products (if you do not pay for prescriptions). If you do pay for prescriptions, you’ll only have to pay a one off payment of a prescription charge.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Even if you have smoked for the best part of your life, it is never too late to stop and see the benefits
• Smokers are four times more likely to quit smoking if they receive free, friendly support and advice from an NHS Stop Smoking Service
• Cigarette smoke contains around 4000 chemicals, including ingredients of rat poison, rocket fuel and nail polish remover
• There are immediate health benefits from the moment you stub out your last cigarette out and decide to quit smoking, even if you are already suffering with health problems

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Go Smokefree

MAKE YOUR HOME OR ENVIRONMENT SMOKEFREE

For smokers not ready to quit signing up to ‘Go Smokefree’ - Nottinghamshire’s Smokefree Environments initiative will help protect people from harms of tobacco smoke, reduce domestic fires and help future generations grow up without seeing smoking as the norm.

Why Go Smokefree?

By making the Smokefree pledge and making your home and cars smokefree, you will be protecting your children and others from the harms of tobacco smoke.
Complete the online form and make your Smokefree pledge today.  We’ll then send you some exciting goodies and information for you and your family. 

What is secondhand smoke?

Secondhand smoke is also referred to as ‘passive smoke’. It comes from the tip of lit tobacco and the smoke that is exhaled. Most smoke is invisible and odourless; it can linger on surfaces and clothing for more than two hours.

How does it affect children and babies?

Babies and children in smoky atmospheres are twice as likely to have asthma and chest infections as well as coughs, colds and wheezes.They also have a higher risk of suffering from ‘glue ear’ and meningitis.  Also, they breathe faster than adults (they have smaller airways) meaning they breathe in more harmful chemicals.

How does it affect non-smokers?

Secondhand smoke causes the same diseases in non-smokers as smokers, including:

• Heart attacks and strokes
• Cardio-vascular problems
• Lung cancer
• Burning eyes, nose and throat
• Slow growth of babies during pregnancy

What can be done to help you Go Smokefree?

• Keep smoky rooms well ventilated, but safeguard open windows
• Never smoke in bed. Ensure smoke alarms are fitted and test weekly
• Keep playing and sleeping areas smokefree
• To help reduce risk of fire keep ashtrays and smoking materials (cigarettes, tobacco, lighters, matches etc) in one place out of reach of small children, remember to empty ashtrays regularly
• Keep an umbrella near the door to use when smoking outside (this will help reduce temptation to smoke inside if the weather is bad)
• Smoke before travelling on short trips or stop for breaks and smoke outside the car when on longer journeys
• Tell visitors to your home and passengers in your car what you are doing and why

Complete the online form and make your Smokefree pledge today.

SMOKING AND PREGNANCY

THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY IS TO GIVE UP SMOKING.

Why not let us help?
NHS Nottinghamshire Stop Smoking Service is able to support mums and their families to stop smoking, giving you and your family a fresh start!
We can offer you support at locations across Nottinghamshire. If your partner, friends or relatives would also like to stop smoking then we can support them at the same time.

We will give you support and advice on stopping smoking and suggests tips to resist the urges to smoke and support you to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy to assist you in your quit attempt as using this doubles your chance of success. This is free if you do not normally pay for your prescriptions, you are pregnant or you have a child up to 1 year old.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A young person can become addicted to nicotine within just four weeks of experimenting. It is known that the majority of long term smokers start smoking before the age of 16. We are committed to reduce smoking among young people and promote smokefree norms.

In Nottinghamshire young people from the age of 12+ years can access support through Nottinghamshire’s stop smoking service-New Leaf, their local GP or community pharmacy.

For more information contact New Leaf on 0800 389 7712
Or visit www.stopsmokingnotts.nhs.uk/  for more information