Smoking

Smoking can cause serious harm to our bodies, including your skin and internal organs; long term effect can cause permanent damage as well as costing you a lot of money.

Second-hand smoke can also cause health problems for the people around you.

Recommendations

Every cigarette you smoke causes you harm, with smoking being the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England.

There are many reasons to quit smoking, these will be personal to each person.

What can I do?

Millions of people have used Somerset’s free stop smoking service SmokeFree Somerset, who offer expert advice and support to quit smoking.

Your Stop Smoking Practitioner will talk you through various quitting options, which will include behavioural techniques and/or medication.

Local Support

SmokeFree Somerset

Phone: 01823 356222 (Available 9am-5pm)

Email: smokefree@somerset.gov.uk

Search for the Nicotine Monster app

National Support

NHS Better health – Quit smoking

For more detailed information please visit SmokeFree Somerset

Last reviewed: October 30, 2024 by Adam

Next review due: April 30, 2025

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