'It’s never too late to feel better': Free help on offer to quit smoking in Shropshire in 2026
Smokers in Shropshire are being urged to take advantage of the help on offer to quit in 2026.
Shropshire Council’s Healthy Lives Stop Smoking service provides free, local support with quitting smoking.
People will benefit from regular one-to-one appointments over three months, with a choice of telephone or in-person support in a range of venues across the county, four weeks' supply of nicotine replacement therapy following assessment, and regular carbon monoxide readings to help track progress.
People only need to book their first appointment and their advisor will book the rest of the appointments with them.
Councillor Bernie Bentick, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for public health and adult social care, said: "We know people find quitting smoking much easier with the right support and our local stop smoking service has already helped many residents enjoy the benefits of being a non-smoker.
"If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking for a while or only just thinking about it now, the New Year is a great time to book your first appointment with one of the service’s friendly stop smoking advisors.
"They’ll help guide and support you every step of the way, with free one-to-one telephone or in-person appointments and four weeks' nicotine replacement therapy to help manage any nicotine cravings. It’s never too late to feel better and also enjoy those extra pounds in your pocket.
"I’d encourage anyone who’s thinking about quitting to take advantage of Shropshire’s free local stop smoking support service."
For more information or to book a first appointment, scan the QR code below.
Alternatively, visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/stopsmoking.
Anyone who needs help with booking can call 0345 6789 028, between 9am and 3pm, from Monday to Friday.
