Smoke Free Sheffield
Smokefree You
If you would like to give up smoking, the Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service provides free support. Call 0800 068 4490 or click here.
The service provides free one-to-one or group programmes at a variety of convenient locations across the city.
For a full list of current venues and stop smoking programmes, please click here.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF STOPPING SMOKING
By stopping smoking:
- The risk of cancer or having a heart attack is dramatically reduced, three years after quitting your chance of having a heart attack is reduced to same as that of a non-smoker.
- You will enjoy a longer healthier life, chances are that you will live 16 years longer than you would have as a smoker.
- Your sense of taste and smell will improve
- Breathing will be easier, you will feel fitter and better.
- You will look younger for longer, stopping early wrinkles from appearing.
- Your chances of having a healthier pregnancy and baby are increased.
- You won't cough in the morning.
Former smokers and those looking to quit smoking in the near future, who are worried about their weight, can now get help from a new information leaflet called 'Look Good, Feel Good! - Will I Gain Weight When I Stop Smoking?'.
WEALTH BENEFITS OF STOPPING SMOKING
Using our special 'Cost calculator', you can see how much money you could save by giving up - and what you could treat yourself to instead!
PREGNANCY AND FAMILY BENEFITS OF STOPPING SMOKING
Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service also has a specialist service, just for expectant mums and their families. We can help you quit, giving you and your baby a fresh start.
We have specially trained midwives who can offer you a one to one, confidential, personalised service. We can arrange times to meet you where you like and when you like, whatever suits you best.
You can ask your midwife or GP to contact us, or you can call us through the Sheffield Stop Smoking Service on 0800 068 4490. The person you speak to will make sure that you are referred to a Midwife with specialist training, so that you can arrange the best time to meet.
For more information, please click here
Contact us
For more information on all NHS stop smoking programmes in the city and to make an appointment, please call the Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service on 0800 068 4490 (calls will not be charged), click here, or talk to your GP, Dentist or Pharmacist.