Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in Northern Ireland. It contributes to many cancers, heart disease, bronchitis and asthma and other illnesses, including stroke, which causes around 2,400 deaths per year in Northern Ireland, all of them avoidable and many more are affected through passive smoking.
We are committed to supporting those who want to stop smoking and progressing regional strategies for a smoke free environment. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs a chance to repair and you’ll be able to breathe easier. There are many other health benefits too and they start almost immediately.
We offer stop smoking services for those who want to stop smoking across the Southern Trust area.
What happens at a Stop Smoking Clinic?
This is a free support service, tailored to your needs. You don’t need to quit smoking immediately, but you will start making steps towards it and we will give you as many appointments as you need.
We will provide information and support on:
- how to prepare to stop
- setting a quitting date
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Varenicline
- coping with withdrawal
- how to stay stopped
- weight control
- relaxation techniques
What to stop smoking and get the right support?
Fill in the boxes below and submit. One of our stop smoking specialists will contact you.
I’d like the Trust stop smoking team to contact me please
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
Stop smoking
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Stop smoking service poster | 09-07-2021 | Download |
| Stop smoking made easier booklet | 09-07-2021 | Download |
| Saving of stopping smoking | 09-07-2021 | Download |
| Benefits of stopping smoking | 09-07-2021 | Download |
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.