Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and many other illnesses.
We know that stopping smoking can be difficult, but you are more likely to quit successfully with specialist support.
Whether you are planning a pregnancy, preparing for surgery, managing your mental health, or simply ready to stop smoking, our Stop Smoking Service is here to help.
Our specialist nurses and midwives provide free, one-to-one support and advice to help you stop smoking and stay smokefree.
What the service offers
The Southern Trust stop smoking service is free and has helped thousands of people to quit smoking for good, by providing support, advice and encouragement. You don’t need to quit smoking immediately, but with your own commitment and motivation, you will start making steps towards quitting smoking.
Stop smoking specialists can offer a range of support, including:
- how to prepare to stop
- setting a quit date
- coping with withdrawal
- how to stay stopped
- Advice and support through relapse
- Individualised recommendations on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or Medications
Smokers are four times more likely to quit with the support of a stop smoking specialist.
What happens at a Stop Smoking Clinic?
Want to stop smoking and get the right support?
If you want to stop smoking, or if you have any questions about the services we offer, contact us on:
028 3756 4400 or stop.smoking@southerntrust.hscni.net
Stop Smoking Support
Please fill in and submit this form.
Contact the Trust stop smoking Service on Tel: 028 3756 4400 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) Email: stop.smoking@southerntrust.hscni.net
Podcasts:
Resources to help you stop smoking
Further links for support:
- Stopping smoking App for your mobile
- Calculating the cost of smoking
- Health benefits of stopping smoking
- Stopping smoking can be good for your mental health
- Coping with stress after stopping smoking
- Smoking and pregnancy – Give your baby a breather
- www.stopsmokingni.info
- www.publichealth.hscni.net/directorate-public-health/health-and-social-wellbeing-improvement/stopping-smoking
- www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/
- www.ash.org.uk
- www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
- www.spacetobreathe.org.uk/content/smoking-facts
Key contacts:
Contact the Trust Stop Smoking Service on Tel: 028 3756 4400 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) Email: stop.smoking@southerntrust.hscni.net or get in touch with your local Stop Smoking Specialist.
The Southern Trust stop smoking service is funded through the public health agency.