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Success for scheme helping addicts quit.

Over 1,500 smokers have given up cigarettes in South Gloucestershire.

Results, revealed by the NHS Information Centre, show that 1,532 smokers successfully quit their habit through their local NHS Stop Smoking
Service in 2009-10, exceeding the forecast mark by over 210 people.

 June Martin, Head of Stop Smoking Service at NHS South Gloucestershire, said:

"It's great to know that we have helped so many people to kick the habit. People are four times more likely to quit if they use the NHS
Stop Smoking Service. It's a free service which offers friendly advice and practical support to anyone who wants to quit."

David Phillips a Director of Public Health in the South West, added:

"Combating the harm caused by tobacco and reducing the numbers of smokers is an ongoing priority for the NHS and we're delighted to again
see such positive, encouraging results in South Gloucestershire.

 

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