Stopping smoking
Want all the latest information to help you quit smoking this Stoptober?
There’s no need to go it alone, you’re three times more likely to quit with free expert help along with nicotine therapies and medication. You can also get a free vape starter kit, paid for by the national Swap2Stop scheme.
There are lots of options to choose from to help you start your stop smoking journey in Southampton:
Southampton Quit Line
Southampton Smokefree Solutions help you set a quit date and successfully quit smoking for good!
Phone the Quitline today on 0800 999 1485 to find out how you can start your journey.
Pharmacy stop smoking service
Local pharmacy stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good. The pharmacies listed offer this service to anyone who lives in Southampton. Contact them directly, as there is no need to be referred.
GP surgeries and health teams
Many Southampton GP surgeries offer stop smoking support, please contact your practice to see what’s available.
Free support is also available from Family Hubs, maternity services, drug and alcohol teams and mental health teams.
NHS information and apps
- See Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
- Phone the free Smokefree National Helpline on 0300 123 1044, to speak to a specialist adviser. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
- Download the free NHS Quit smoking app Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
- Sign up for a Personal Quit Plan. Quitting smoking is easier with the right support – get your free plan now
Vaping
Nicotine vaping is an effective tool for quitting smoking. The services listed on this page will be able to support you using a vape as a stop smoking tool. Vaping nicotine is much less harmful than smoking tobacco.
If you do not smoke, do not vape. It is not completely harmless, and the long-term effects are unknown.
For more information on vaping, go to Vaping to quit smoking - Better Health - NHS. This includes NHS information for pregnant people, young people and parents/carers too.
Please dispose of your vapes safely by returning them to a vape retailer or take to a dedicated collection point at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. Never throw them in household waste or recycling bins.
Southampton success stories
Find out about success stop smoking stories in Southampton
Southampton City Council is part of the South East Smokefree Alliance.
