Smoking
The stop smoking service at NHS Birmingham East and North aims to cut down smoking in the area by offering a range of individually tailored services, designed to help people stop smoking for life. The following specialist support is available by calling the Birmingham Call to Quit line on 0800 0525 855.
Stop smoking services
- One-to-one support and drop-in clinics
- Group support
- Workplace clinics
- ‘Top up’ telephone calls and texts
Who can use the service
Stop smoking services are availalbe across the country, but specialist services may be available to anyone registered with a GP in the area. Find out if you are covered by NHS Birmingham East and North.
How to use the service
Find out about these services by calling the Birmingham Call to Quit line on 0800 052 5855 from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturday. You can also text ‘Quit’ to 80800.
You may be referred to a stop smoking service by health professionals, or family and friends. You can also refer yourself.
Opening times
Individual services are provided at a variety of times including morning, afternoon, evening and weekends.
Head of service
Operational Manager
Dave Jones
Tel: 0121 465 5417
What if I can’t use the service?
If you are unable to attend the clinics available, you can contact the stop smoking service directly on 0121 465 5417 to receive advice on how to quit and to find out about other services that are available.
The smokefree.nhs.uk website also provides information on the best way to quit smoking, treatment options and other services you may wish to access.
What to expect when you use the service for the first time
At your first stop smoking session, you will discuss your smoking patterns and reasons for quitting. The advisor will explain the range of treatment options that are available to you, and also help you to plan for your quit attempt. You will also be given the opportunity to check the carbon monoxide levels in your body using a ’smokerlyzer’.
There is a range of different treatment options available that can double your chances of quitting smoking. These include the nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum and inhalator. These can be provided at all of our clinics* and are free to individuals who do not have to pay prescription charges. The nicotine replacement products are also available to pregnant women wishing to quit.
*Subject to medical history.
Useful links
Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
