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Getting help of Smoking (quitting)

There is good evidence that getting advice, counselling and support from a trained health professional (doctor, pharmacist, nurse or trained smoking counsellor) can help you stop smoking. Your GP will know what is available in your area.

 Counselling can involve

• Your GP or practice nurse explaining the benefits of stopping smoking, together with back- up leaflets and Help-line phone numbers.
• Regular individual sessions, with a trained smoking counsellor (e.g. practice nurse or specialist counsellor).
• Regular group therapy sessions with a trained smoking counsellor, where a group shares problems and tips on stopping smoking.
• Counselling is often used together with NRT or using Bupropion.

The NHS Smoking Help-line on 0800 169 0 169 also provides support, advice and help on giving up

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