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Hertfordshire County Council

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your physical and mental health, and is better for your family and friends.


How we can support you

Our 6-week and 12-week service offers:

  • weekly one-to-one sessions with an advisor, face to face or over the phone
  • a plan to help you quit
  • products such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or a free vape starter kit
  • guidance on how best to use your vape
  • motivate you through challenging times and help you combat cravings
  • Regular carbon monoxide breath testing to show you how your progress has benefitted your health.

If you're pregnant, get support for a smoke free pregnancy.

Our services are free, but you may have to pay for NRT prescriptions.

If any of the following apply to you:

  • diagnosed with a mental health condition;
  • in hospital;
  • due to have a planned operation;

please contact the hospital responsible for your care or Hertfordshire Health Improvement Service to find out more about what stop smoking services are available to you.

 

If you can't find a service in your area, or you'd like more information on the services available, contact us.

 

The products we offer

Once you sign up to the Stop Smoking Service, we will advise you on what products are available and what may best suit you.

The Hertfordshire Health Improvement Service are now able to offer Varenicline as a part of stop smoking support from March 2025. Varenicline is being introduced as a generic medication, following the withdrawal of the proprietary version, Champix.

Vaping products (E-cigarettes)

 

Our free electronic cigarette starter kit includes:

  • vape pen
  • atomizer
  • vape liquid (we don't provide replacement vape liquid).

To be eligible, you must:

  • be 18 years old or over
  • be motivated to quit smoking
  • have tried other medication to attempt quitting
  • not be currently using NRT, bupropion or varenicline from another source
  • not be already using e-cigarettes. 

How to get a free vape kit

 

Did you know... E-cigarettes are estimated to be 95% safer than smoking and one of the most effective tools for quitting. Find out more about the benefits of e-cigarettes and the e-liquid options available.

NRTs (nicotine replacement therapies)

We can prescribe nicotine replacement therapies once you sign up to the Stop Smoking Service.

You may have to pay for the prescription. We can advise you on how to save money with a prescription pre-payment certificate.

Allen Carr's Easyway - a free stop smoking seminar

Allen Carr's Easyway is a drug-free & clinically proven method for helping people to quit smoking.

What to expect:

  • 1-day seminar lasting around 5 hours, either online or in person
  • change the way you feel and think about cigarettes
  • support by phone, text and email after the seminar
  • an invite to a booster seminar if you don't quit after your first attempt.

 

Smoke Free app

Download the Smoke Free app on your smartphone to get free access to:

  • a vape (+18 only)
  • nicotine replacement products
  • advice and support
  • all of the app's features, scientifically proven to help you quit.

Treatment options

1. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) – nicotine patches (16hr/24hr), lozenges, microtabs, inhalators, nasal sprays, mouth sprays, chewing gums

  • Single therapy
  • Dual therapy

2. Prescription-only medications

  • Bupropion (Zyban)
  • Varenicline

3. Combination of Swap to Stop vape and single NRT

4. Vape

  • Self-funded
  • Swap to Stop
  • Direct supply
  • Voucher code

All the above treatment options should align with behavioural support.

 


Where else to go for information

NHS Smokefree website
Reasons to quit, pregnancy advice, more about e-cigarettes, medications and the Stop Smoking app.

Healthy Hubs Hertfordshire
Visit your local Healthy Hub for free support to help you stay healthy and well.

Health checks
If you're 40-74 years old, you may be able to get a free NHS Health check.

 

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