Quit smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. It’s never too late to stop smoking, your health will improve soon after you quit.
If you would like support to stop smoking, NHS Lothian have a dedicated team, called Quit Your Way, to provide specialist advice and support.
NHS: Quit Your Way
Quit Your Way Services deliver free stop smoking support at a variety of locations and are provided by specialist practitioners. Sessions are very informal, where friendly practitioners will discuss the products that can help you quit. Support usually last for 12 weeks or until you have finished any stop smoking medication and feeling confident staying quit.
They will be able to give you information on the products available to aid your quit (Nicotine replacement or Varenicline) and provide weekly support throughout your quit attempt.
Self-refer for support by:
- Calling your local office on 0131 537 9914
- Going to NHS Lothian Quit Your Way East Lothian & Midlothian and using the click to be contacted button
Pharmacy Support
Your local community pharmacy can also provide you with stop smoking support and arrange free nicotine replacement- more information on the pharmacy service NHS Inform page
Quit Your Way NHS Lothian Pharmacy Service