Smoking

Stopping smoking

Stopping smoking offers numerous immediate and long-term health benefits, including improved circulation, lung function, and reduced risk of heart disease and various cancers.

Help to stop smoking in Grampian

If you live in Grampian and would like free help and support to stop smoking, then you can contact the NHS Grampian Public Health Healthpoint service. Call the Healthline on 08085 20 20 30 and speak to an advisor who can help you find the right support for you including access to free stop smoking medications such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). You can also e-mail Healthpoint on gram.healthpoint@nhs.scot and an advisor will get back to you or follow this link to request a call back.

Pharmacy Support

You can also get free support to stop smoking along with free access to NRT from your local chemist. So, stop in past any pharmacy whenever you can and speak to one of the staff who will help you find the right support for you.

 

NHS Inform: Getting ready to stop smoking | NHS inform
Cancer Research: How to stop smoking? | Give up smoking | Cancer Research UK

Page last reviewed: 12 June 2025
Page created: 12 June 2025