If you’ve decided to quit smoking, you don’t have to rely on willpower alone. Knowsley has free, specialist help and support – the “gold standard” of support to make sure you succeed.
Research shows that smokers are three times more likely to quit successfully with help from a trained stop smoking advisor than by going it alone.
In Knowsley, you have access to specialist support through the Knowsley Stop Smoking Service. You can access free nicotine replacement products such as refillable vapes as well as support from a local advisor to help you stay on track. The friendly team will be out and about in January February to offer face-to-face advice and answer any questions you have about starting your quit journey, catch them:
- Monday 2 February, Livv Housing, Bryer Road Community Centre, L35 5DW, 1pm to 3pm
- Wednesday 4 February, Healthy Homes Roadshow, Kirkby Library, 10am to 12pm
- Tuesday 10 February, Livv Housing, Hillside Neighbourhood Centre, Huyton, L36 8DS, 1pm to 3.30pm
You can also access Smokefree Knowsley in several ways:
- Call: 0151 426 7462
- Text: ‘QUIT’ to 61825 (normal network charges apply)
- Visit: www.smokefreeknowsley.org.uk
Create Your Free Personal Quit Plan
To complement the expert support from Smokefree Knowsley, you can also use the NHS Better Health Personal Quit Plan. By answering a few simple questions, you will receive a free, 8-step guide tailored specifically to your habits.
Cllr Christine Bannon, Knowsley Council Cabinet Member for Health, said:
Even if you’ve tried before and didn’t manage to quit, don’t give up. You can do it—and the New Year is the perfect time to give it another try.
“Smokers are three times more likely to succeed in quitting with help from a trained professional than with willpower alone. Contact Smokefree Knowsley for free, specialist support and advice to help you on your journey to stop smoking.”