Helping you
quit for good

Make the best choice for you and your family with expert advice, guidance and support from our Be Well Stop Smoking Service.

Start your journey to quit

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Why should I stop smoking?

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, reducing your risk of heart attacks, cancer and other serious long-term conditions. It also brings many immediate benefits such as a lower heart rate, and improved blood circulation and lung function.

By quitting you’ll be protecting those around you from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and you’ll save money too! Work out how much you could save if you quit by using this free online savings calculator.

If you’re a smoker in Wigan, Ashton, Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley or any other part of Wigan Borough, our Stop Smoking Service is here to help. Get in touch on 01942 828535 or click the button below to make an online self-referral.

Start your journey to quit

Make a professional referral

How we can help you…

While stopping smoking can be difficult and can sometimes take several attempts, you’re four times more likely to succeed with the right support – and our friendly, expert health advisors are here to help.

Everybody is different, which is why we offer a range of practical and convenient options to support you and your lifestyle:

Face-to-face appointments available 1-2-1
In-person sessions at community venues across our local neighbourhoods (includes Abram, Aspull, Atherton, Golborne, Hindley, Ince, Leigh, Lowton, Platt Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Tyldesley, Westleigh, Wigan & more – scroll down for full schedule)
Telephone appointments
Video calls
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Taking your first steps…

We’ll arrange a full initial consultation and work with you to agree a personalised plan based on your needs and circumstances.

To give yourself the best chance of stopping smoking for good, it’s best to try a combination of behavioural support alongside Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

There are a range of NRT products that can significantly increase your chances of quitting and help you manage withdrawal symptoms. These include a patch, gum, mouth or nasal spray, inhalator or lozenge, or a combination of these products.

NRT is offered to all smokers aged 12 and over as part of your plan of treatment.

Your health advisor will discuss with you which product(s) will be most suitable.

NRT products are dispensed at your local pharmacy when you present a nicotine voucher code, which will be provided to you when you sign up to quit with our service.

Those eligible for free prescriptions on the NHS can access NRT products free of charge.

Need help with other issues?

As part of your stop smoking journey, our Be Well health advisors can also provide confidential and non-judgemental advice and support on a number of other issues – including:

healthy weight and nutrition
alcohol consumption
mental wellbeing
becoming more active

Ready to get started? Get in touch on 01942 828535 or click the button below to make an online self-referral.

Get support today

Make a professional referral

Come and see us at a venue near you!

We have weekly drop-ins at community venues across Wigan Borough where you can speak with an advisor, get a CO (carbon monoxide) reading, receive information and advice, set a quit date, and select which nicotine replacement therapy option is right for you. It’s also a chance to get support and encouragement from other people, like you, who are looking to quit.

Download our list of venues