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Help Me Quit Wales

We want to support patients and the local community to stop smoking, and there’s strong evidence that using a professional stop smoking service can significantly increase your chances of quitting successfully. That’s where Help Me Quit comes in. Expert advisors will work with you to create a personalised plan that suits your needs. No lectures, no judgement – just practical advice, tools, and plenty of encouragement. Help Me Quit provides support to people who want to quit smoking by offering free one to one support from a personal advisor and using stop smoking medications worth up to £250.

Choose from a range of stop smoking support options available across Wales to find what works best for you to boost your chances of success. Available support includes:

  • Telephone support
  • One-to-one support
  • Group sessions
  • Stop smoking medication

You don’t need a GP referral to access support. Whether you reach out yourself, speak to your local pharmacist, or contact your GP surgery, HMQ is there to guide you every step of the way with expert advice, stop smoking medication and ongoing support.

Contact

Quit today

It’s never too late to quit and you don’t need to do it alone.

You can self-refer to the service by:

Calling 0800 085 2219
Texting “HMQ” to 80818
Requesting a callback through the Help Me Quit Website.

Let’s make smoking a thing of the past – for your health, your family and your future.

Benefits

What happens when you quit?

Stopping smoking brings health benefits that begin almost straight away:

  • After 20 minutes: Your pulse rate starts to return to normal.
  • After 8 hours: Oxygen levels improve and carbon monoxide in your blood is reduced by half.
  • After 48 hours: All carbon monoxide is cleared. Your lungs begin to clean themselves and your sense of taste and smell improves.
  • After 72 hours: Your bronchial tubes relax, breathing becomes easier and energy starts to increase.
  • After 2–12 weeks: Your circulation improves, making it easier for blood to reach your heart and muscles.

And that’s just the start; in the long-term, quitting reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and lung conditions and helps you breathe easier, live longer and feel better.

Results

Why you should quit

Whether you want to quit for your health, your family, or your future, the Help Me Quit team can provide free, confidential support.

Expecting a baby? It’s the perfect time to quit. HMQ advisors can support you and your partner with tailored advice, stop smoking medications, and weekly check-ins.

See the savings add up

Quitting doesn’t just benefit your health, it’s great for your bank balance too. Use the Quit Smoking Cost Calculator to see how much you could save.

Real results

Thousands of people across Wales have already contacted Help Me Quit and started their journey towards a smoke-free life. Watch this inspiring video from an HMQ advisor explaining how the service can help. Watch Welsh video here.

Self-refer Service

You can self-refer by calling 0800 085 2219 | texting “HMQ” to 80818  | requesting a callback through the Help Me Quit Website.

Quit today

Request a callback from Help Me Quit Wales today.

Make smoking a thing of the past - for your health, your family, and your future.

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