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Almost nine out of ten (88%) smokers state that they want to quit because of health concerns, are you one of them?
Do you:- Feel your health is being affected by smoking
- Or experience difficulty in accessing stop smoking clinics outside work but you want to stop smoking
If so:
Either contact your Manager, Occupational, Health, Personnel Dept, Human Resources dept, or Union Representativeto see about obtaining this service at your work. Alternatively contact our service DIRECT to find out more about how we can help you.
It’s never too late to stop! (visit: gosmokefree)
It can be hard stopping but many people do and with our help you could improve your chances of quitting by up to 4 times!
Smoking causes or increases the risk of many associated health problems but by giving up you may see an improvement in your health from day one, such as:
- Improvements in your breathing & energy levels
- Reducing your chances of developing cancer/s
- Stopping your clothes & hair from smelling of smoke
- Your children will be less likely to start smoking if you stop
- Also by saving your hard earned money and being able to treat yourself or your family
By joining a workplace group you will be with colleagues who are in a similar situation. You could support one another or remain in contact long after the course has finished through your work, which may improve your success in staying quit.
What we can offer:
- Group settings onsite at your place of work (if suitable area available)
- FREE ongoing advice & support from trained, specialist stop smoking advisors
- Provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on prescription (current prescription charge for each two weekly supply or FREE if exempt from charges)
- Information & support on ZYBAN & CHAMPIX (non nicotine medication)
- Flexible ongoing support for people wanting to quit
- Continued support via telephone.
If you are interested and/or would like further information on obtaining this service, then please contact:
Sandwell Stop Smoking Service
The Lyng Centre, Frank Fisher Way, West Bromwich, B70 7AW
Email: stopsmokingsandwell@nhs.net
Did You Know?
Men and women in manual socio-economic groups are more likely to smoke than those in non-manual occupations
ASH 2005
There are about 10 million adult cigarette smokers in Great Britain and about the same number of ex-smokers.
ASH 2005
Most smokers die from one of the three main diseases associated with cigarette smoking: lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease (bronchitis and emphysema) and coronary heart disease.
ASH 2005