Free NHS Smoking Quit Kit
Dec 29th, 2009 | By Vincent Woods | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseA free NHS Quit Kit which gives smokers the right tools to successfully stop smoking has been launched. The kit comes as new research shows that 44 per cent of smokers plan to quit in the new year.
Take up the Smoke Free – NHS Choices Stop Smoking Quit Kit as a New Year resolution to success, as the kit has been designed by experts and smokers, contains:
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a ‘train to win’ willpower assessor helping quitters to identify smoking triggers and providing tips on how to avoid them
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two calming MP3 downloads that are scientifically proven to reduce cravings
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a ‘tangle’ – a new stress relieving distraction tool for the hands, to help manage cravings
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a toothbrush – to remind quitters of the benefits of fresher breath and so they can see the difference when they brush
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a health/wealth wheel to work out how much money quitters can save and the immediate health benefits of quitting smoking
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a ‘Quit plan’ wall chart so that quitters can mark their progress over 28 days and stay focused
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details of smokers’ local NHS Stop Smoking Services, where they can access Nicotine Replacement Therapy and stop smoking medicines, and tailored support.
These tools have either been scientifically proven to help reduce cravings or have been developed in response to smokers’ needs. To order your Stop Smoking Quit Kit, follow the online link here: or call 0800 0 665 826.
