Stop Smoking Wales

Are You Thinking About Stopping Smoking?

The advisors at Stop Smoking Wales know how hard it can be to give up smoking. But when you’re ready to stop you don’t have to go it alone. Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local, NHS support that really works.

Research has shown you are four times more likely to quit with a support programme like Stop Smoking Wales than in any other way.

Help is available in your area. Stop Smoking Wales run weekly sessions in venues across Caerphilly borough, including Risca, Caerphilly, Lansbury Park, Rhymney, Markham and Blackwood.

What happens when you contact Stop Smoking Wales?

Stop Smoking Wales offers free, friendly, local support for smokers who are ready to stop.

When you call the free phone number (0800 085 2219), you will be put in touch with a trained advisor. You can find out the times of sessions near you and an appointment will be made for you if you wish.

You will then be invited to an assessment session and before stopping smoking, your advisor will help you to understand why you smoke and when. Your advisor will also help you to plan and prepare for your quit date. 

The six-week support programme will provide ongoing help and advice. You will receive information about the different kinds of treatment available, such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and the newer stop smoking aids that don’t contain nicotine. These products are available free on prescription.

What do service users say about Stop Smoking Wales?

“The Stop Smoking Wales service is friendly and never judgemental about how many cigarettes you have smoked and for how long over the years. It is all about focussing on the best way of achieving success for each individual and being there for you when you are finding it difficult in the early stages.” Gary, Stop Smoking Wales service user

“I’ll be realistic - it isn’t easy giving up cigarettes at times, but access to services to help you quit couldn’t be easier. The support I have received from Stop Smoking Wales and its trained specialists has been wonderful and without them I would have struggled to do it.” Janet, Stop Smoking Wales service user

More information and support about stopping smoking

Call the freephone number 0800 085 2219 or visit the website for more information: www.stopsmokingwales.com

Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation

What is brief intervention training for smoking cessation?

Brief intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way to encourage smokers to think about giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready.

Who is the training for?

This training is suitable for all health and community workers who come into contact with smokers on a regular basis. Courses are available locally.

What will the training cover?

  • Smoking-related issues and concerns, prevalence, recent changes to the law, the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting
  • Understanding why people smoke and why it can be difficult to quit
  • Recognising when a person may be ready to quit
  • Developing practical skills to make effective brief interventions
  • How to refer to Stop Smoking Wales and what the service offers

Who is delivering the training?

The training has been developed by Stop Smoking Wales practitioners and is accredited through the Royal College of Nursing and Agored Cymru (formerly Open College Network Cymru). The course will be delivered through the medium of English.

How much does the training cost?

The course is free. If you book a place but are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Cancellation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course or a non-attendance fee of £75 may be charged.

Further information

If you would like any further information or have any queries, please contact Stop Smoking Wales on 0800 085 2219.