If you're looking to stop smoking this year, Better Health has a range of content and tools to help smokers make a successful quit attempt, all of which can be accessed on their website.
Here's a summary of what's available:
NHS Quit Smoking app
The Quit Smoking app is available to download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Based on a 28-day quit programme, the app allows you to:
• track your progress
• see how much money you’re saving
• get daily support
Personal Quit Plan
Don’t know where to start? Answer a few simple questions to get a Personalised Quit Plan, designed to support you every step of the way. With tailored advice and practical tips, this plan gives you the tools to quit smoking and stay smoke free for good.
Daily email support
Smokers can sign up for daily email support to get tips and advice direct to their inbox throughout their 28-day quit smoking journey, and occasional emails after that to help keep them on track.
Information about vaping to quit smoking
On the Better Health website, you will find the facts on vaping, based on scientific evidence and research, plus advice on how to use vapes as a tool to quit smoking. A ‘vaping myth buster’ section was recently added.
Local stop smoking service lookup tool
Along with the service lookup tool itself, the website provides information about what to expect when accessing a local stop smoking service and how they can give you the best chance of quitting successfully.
Facebook Quit Smoking support group
Smokers don’t need to go it alone – they can join others going through the same thing in a friendly and supportive environment. The Facebook support group has over 37,000 members.