NHS Stop Smoking Service in Bournemouth – Quit for Good

The peak physical intensity of cravings typically lasts for the first 2 weeks. Our programme is specifically designed to provide maximum support during this critical period, using NRT and coping strategies to help you get through it successfully.

No, not from the pharmacy, however you can self-refer to Livewell Dorset to join the Swap 2 Stop initiative if vaping is your preferred method to quit smoking. We can still provide you support if you choose to use a vape to help you quit.

Absolutely. We view previous attempts as valuable experience, not failure, and tailor our relapse prevention strategies to your needs.

If referred by your GP or hospital for the national NHS smoking cessation programme it is completely free. If you would like to self-enrol onto the locally commissioned service, you will only pay prescription charges if you usually pay for prescriptions. If this is the case, discuss the NHS prescription prepayment certificate with your practitioner.

People who smoke are three times as likely to successfully quit with the English stop smoking services than if they try to quit unaided.

We use Carbon Monoxide (CO) testing at every appointment. This simple, non-invasive breath test scientifically proves that your body is recovering as the harmful gas is eliminated from your system. Seeing the numbers drop is a huge motivator.