Smokefreelife Somerset
Smokefreelife Somerset is A local stop smoking service and has been provided by Somerset County Council since April 2017. They are a FREE stop smoking service supporting Somerset residents to become smoke free. They provide free training to local organisations
in Brief Interventions for Smoking and Very Brief Advice and Referral for Support. Evidence shows that smokers are much more likely to quit if they get expert face to face support. They offer 12 week treatment programmes delivered mainly through group support at their Quit Clubs. Quit Clubs take place at a variety of venues across the county and offer either daytime or evening support. They are run by their team of qualified and experienced Quit Coaches. The 12 week treatment programme focuses on supporting behaviour change. Quit Coaches will also advise on the use of licensed stop smoking medications to ease nicotine withdrawal and may supply these products if appropriate. Depending on the product used, this may incur a prescription charge if applicable. Weekly attendance at Quit Clubs is recommended for the full treatment course.
Who can access support with SFLS?
• Those accessing support must reside in Somerset and / or be registered with a Somerset GP.
• Smokers who are currently smoking tobacco at their first appointment.
• Current smokers who are willing to work with a Quit Coach towards setting a quit date within 2 weeks of their first appointment and returning for support.
• Ex-smokers who have quit up to and not exceeding 14 days prior to their first appointment.
• Patients following inpatient hospital stay can refer via self-referral or referral from healthcare professional.
• Ex- smokers who have quit for 12 weeks or more may be able to attend solely for behavioural support, depending on capacity of quit clubs.
How to refer for support Smokers who are motivated to stop smoking can self-refer for support or be referred by their healthcare professional. Self referral: Call Smokefreelife Somerset on 01823 356222 or book via the website : https://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/smokefree/
from healthcare professional: Referral form available from SFLS can be posted to: Smokefreelife Somerset PP B3S 2, County Hall Taunton TA1 4DY Or emailed to: smokefreelife@somerset.gov.uk