Out of hours support

Out of hours support is available 7 days a week, 7am to 11pm on 0800 0224 332 or 0800 169 0 169.  Alternatively, call us on 01268 464511, leave us your contact details and we will call you back during the next working day.

Quit Smoking with Diane at Southend Hospital

Diane

Diane has worked in the Service as one of our Stop Smoking Advisors for over 5 years. She is based part time at Southend Hospital so she is on hand to help patients who want to quit smoking. >> read more

 

Smoke Free Video

Stop Smoking VideoSee and hear the advantages of quit smoking today at  http://gosmokefree.nhs.uk/.  Or download the video directly from here (32MB) Windows Media Player 10 recommended.

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It's Not My Job To Tell You To Quit Smoking

Stop Smoking Service Operator
"No one can tell you when to quit smoking. It has to be your decision. But if you are thinking about giving up cigarettes, give me a call.  I can tell you all about the free services available through your local NHS Stop Smoking Service, which can really help improve your chances of quitting successfully." >> read more

 

Meet Brenda Cerny - Our Stop Smoking Pregnancy Advisor

Brenda
Brenda is our Pregnancy Stop Smoking  Advisor who helps pregnant women quit smoking. What is more, she visits clients at a convenient place and time. This could be at their local children's centre, work place or home.
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Welcome to South Essex Stop Smoking Service

We are a NHS service whose aim is to provide FREE advice, information and support to local people thinking of stopping smoking.

The Stop Smoking Service was established in January 2001.It offers FREE help and advice to all smokers who live or work across South East Essex.

You are 4 times more likely to stop smoking using the NHS Stop Smoking Service. 

We know you can be successful with us..... almost 75% of smokers who attend stop smoking services are successful at 4 weeks.

     Our service includes:

Did You Know? Smoking is the UK's single greatest cause of preventable illness and death.
More than 106,000 people in the UK die from smoking each year.

80% of smokers say they want to give up.

Well over 20,000 smokers have successfully kicked the habit with the South Essex Stop Smoking Services in the last 8 years. As a Service we offer you friendly and practical information, support and advice.

Our message is very clear...
If you want to quit, we want to help. So why go it alone?

The Service runs many Stop Smoking clinics around the area. Our local groups provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere where you can meet others who are also trying to quit.We aim  to provide services that do not  prejudge,analyse or expect you to do anything uncomfortable.Those trying to quit will be well placed to know how it feels and offer lots of motivational support!

Those of you who have tried to stop smoking before and gone back to smoking … do not despair. All the more reason for you to have another attempt, as the more times you have tried the more likely you are to quit for good.

What do I do now?
To join a group, or to discuss an individual consultation, contact the South Essex Stop Smoking Service on 01268 464511 or complete the online booking form.

Our Partners:

South East Essex Community Healthcare is hosted by NHS South East Essex