Desktop Quitting
 

Not everyone wants to go and see someone to help them give up smoking– but most smokers want to be smoke free at some point in the future. If you have the motivation to stop smoking and can access the internet, this programme is for you– right at your fingertips.
 

Free tailor made support online

What makes desktop quitting unique is that it can be accessed at any time of day or night, and offers personalized support based on your age, gender and motivations for quitting. Regular tailor made messages are created to support you as you break free from smoking, which you access through an online calendar at a time that suits you.

It has been created for use anywhere that you have internet access.

You’ll have access to:

- Tailored support for the first seven days in preparation for your quit date.
- A personalized calendar providing motivational messages at regular intervals for 12 weeks.
- Information on how to prepare and to cope with the quitting process.
- Quitters gossip page.
- A cost calculator.
- Access to your local NHS Stop Smoking Service.
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy on prescription.
- Confidential support as no-one need know you are using the programme.
 

All you need to do is to click on the Desktop Quitting programme logo below; You will be taken to a page that asks you if you are an existing or new user. Click on New User and you will go to a sign up page where you are asked to complete a questionnaire and enter your e-mail address. Once you have submitted this, you will be sent your own password and unique programme of support.

* Please be aware that the activation e-mail may end up in your junk e-mail folder. If you are unable to click on the activation link, then please copy the link and paste it into your browser.

Success with support

It has been proven that a service like this can double your chances of quitting. What’s even better is that combined with nicotine replacement therapy or other quitting aids and further support from a professional NHS Stop Smoking Adviser it can be up to four times more effective than determination alone.

You’ll get practical help, in confidence, from people who understand what you’re going through. There’ll be no pressure, just friendly support every step of the way.


Link to a professional NHS Stop Smoking Adviser

On the site you will find an e-mail link to a Stop Smoking Adviser. They are there to offer additional help and advice if you are struggling. They will reply to you by e-mail or telephone and can help you choose the most appropriate nicotine replacement therapy products and other quitting aids to suit your needs.

What’s more they will advise you on how you can get the products at the cost of a prescription, helping you to save even more money when you stop smoking.