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Free access to the Smoke Free App to help with stopping smoking.

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Smoke Free is the most popular stop smoking app available. More than four million people from 190 countries have used the app in the past six years and it is rated 4.7 stars on the App Store (with 150,000 5-star reviews).

The app includes missions that double your chances of getting to the critical three-month milestone, a chatbot which increases success rates even further and plenty of badges and tools to show you how well you're doing and how far you've come.

Our stop smoking experts are available to help you identify triggers, change your behaviours and keep you on track to achieving your goal, cheering every success along the way.

Giving up smoking is probably the best thing you can do for your health, while the freedom, knowledge and self-confidence you'll gain from conquering your cravings will deliver massive benefits in other areas of your life.

We can't promise the journey will be easy, but getting there is absolutely possible and we can help.

Make use of all the tools and techniques in the app (they're scientifically proven to work), and lean on our experts whenever you need. Our mission is to add your name to the 500,000+ people we've already helped to stop smoking.

Sign up and let's get you smoke free.

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Smoke Free App - Subscription Activation

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Smoke Free is the most popular stop smoking app available. More than four million people from 190 countries have used the app in the past six years and it is rated 4.7 stars on the App Store (with 150,000 5-star reviews).

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Sign up to our SmokeFree Hull newsletter to have access to tips and advice on staying smokefree, positive success stories, as well as recipes and activities to help with your smokefree journey.

Sign up here: https://changegrowlive.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=38d9cee3b8fbc89ed9685eadf&id=65337accae

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At our first appointment your SmokeFree Hull Advisor will go through the following with you:

They will get to know you and your smoking habits

They will discuss what we can provide to help you to quit, including the support and choice of stop smoking products which are available

They will discuss when you are wanting to quit, and look at how we can get you to your quit day

They will speak with you on a weekly basis, either via telephone or at a face to face appointment throughout clinics in the city

Your first appointment will last 30 minutes to go through your smoking habits, and your motivations and goals to quit.

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Giving your consent to access services and what this means.

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A log to write down your cravings to see how you feel during your quit journey, and what works for you.

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Track your CO (carbon monoxide) levels and how this makes you feel on your quit journey.

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Write down your motivations and goals for your smokefree journey, to help you stay focused and on track!

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Calculate the savings you are making by stopping smoking, and what you can spend your money on!

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Information about the nature of consent, and how your information will be used to support you.

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We welcome any feedback about our service, and this policy outlines the procedures for positive and negative feedback and the next steps.

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Support with asthma and lung conditions.

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Even before COVID-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than average admissions. People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and being left behind. Their condition isn't accurately diagnosed at an early stage - and even when they are diagnosed, they're not given the care they need.

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We're the only UK charity looking after the nation's lungs. Together, we're making sure that one day everyone will breathe clean air with healthy lungs.

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Follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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We offer free & confidential support for anyone looking to stop smoking.

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We have many stop smoking clinics in the community where we can support you. You can either book an appointment to speak to an advisor, or drop in!

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We love to hear your feedback about the care and support you have experienced through our service.

You can share your experience of care with our survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3LyvUBZJWkS7wVBP0GO2cdTVgLr6CwxMvJoP3t0BSkxUMU82TUQ2REtUT1I0NUJHMUdHTTFJRVUxTS4u&route=shorturl

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We have a range of stop smoking products to help you cope with your nicotine cravings, such as patches, gums, lozenges, mouthsprays and vapes. We now also provide a stop smoking medication called Varenicline as well.

Find more here: www.changegrowlive.org/service/hull-smokefree/info#aids

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Will I put weight on when I stop smoking?

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Will I put weight on when I stop smoking?

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If you're a smoker worried about gaining weight after quitting, you're not alone—many people experience a modest increase in weight due to changes in metabolism, appetite, and habits. Nicotine suppresses hunger and speeds up metabolism, so when you stop smoking, your body may burn fewer calories and crave food more often. Additionally, the oral habit of smoking can lead to snacking as a substitute.

However, this weight gain is usually temporary, and the health benefits of quitting far outweigh the risks of a few extra pounds.

To manage your weight while quitting, focus on healthy habits: plan meals, stay active, drink plenty of water, and choose low-calorie snacks like fruit or vegetables. Chewing sugar-free gum or practicing mindful eating can also help.

For support, you can access free resources like:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/

https://gethullactive.co.uk/

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Information and guidance about eating a healthy, balanced diet.

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Support with drug, alcohol and substance misuse.

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Information and support for the elderly.

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Age UK | The UK's leading charity helping every older person who needs us

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Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Visit Age UK today for help, information and advice or to see how you can donate or give support.

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Mental health charity.

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Hull and East Yorkshire Mind - We are Hull & East Yorkshire Mind, the mental health charity

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We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for information, advice and support

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NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

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NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

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I know people who have smoked for years, and they never got sick? Why should I stop?

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I know people who have smoked for years, and they never got sick? Why should I stop?

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It’s true that some people seem to smoke for years without obvious illness, but that doesn’t mean smoking isn’t harming them.

The effects of smoking often build up silently over time—damaging the heart, lungs, and blood vessels long before symptoms appear. And while not everyone gets sick right away, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.

Quitting isn’t just about avoiding disease—it’s about choosing a healthier, more energetic life, reducing stress on your body, and protecting those around you from secondhand smoke.

Every cigarette not smoked is a step toward better health, no matter how long you’ve smoked.

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What if English is not my first language, can I still get support?

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What if English is not my first language, can I still get support?

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Of course you can! If English is not your first language we can still support you. We have leaflets translated into multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish and Russian.

We also work with a translation service called AA Global, who work with our Advisors to translate our conversations to all clients.

Please get in touch with the service if you feel you need additional translation support to help you quit.

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Do you care for someone? ...Then who is caring for you?

At CISS we support carers and those caring for someone over the age of 18 who reside in the Hull area or are registered with a Hull GP. We also provide support and advice for parent carers of a child with additional needs.

We provide support for all informal carers; whether they are providing support for 1hour per week or 24 hours per day.

We offer advice to any member of the public, health or social professionals who want to gain further knowledge about unpaid care and support available for carers

The Carers’ Information and Support Service (CISS) supports carers over 18 and their families in a number of ways including:

• Carer’s Assessment

• Confidential advice, support and information

• Access to respite

• Registering as a carer with your GP

• Access to Employment Support Worker

• Access to training courses to support your caring role

• 6 week Empower Programme to help people manage long term health conditions

• Grant Scheme assessment and eligibility

• Signpost/referral to Legal and Financial advice

• Carers group

• Carers Champion Training

• DWP advice and signpost to services

You can contact CISS via 01482 222220 or via chcp.carersinfo@nhs.net or  via City Health Care Partnership

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We always ask our clients about their experience of care with our service, and we wanted to let you know that we take all feedback onboard and impliment changes where-ever we can.

Below are some recent questions that we have had, and our responses :)

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Q - Be able to prescribe what is needed.

A - Our service offers a range of quit aids, including:

Varenicline

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): patches, gum, sprays, and inhalators

Vapes

Please note, we do not provide Cytisine or Zyban and currently have no plans to introduce these options. We apologise if we are unable to supply the specific product you require.

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Stop smoking products (excluding medication, and with a vape)

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Q - To use more accessible, vape shops so it's easier for clients to get to.

A – The Emporium has four shop locations across Hull. If a client experiences mobility challenges or cannot access these sites, please speak with your Advisor. They will work with you to explore suitable alternatives.

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Q - Disappointed they didn't have better flavours of vape.

A - Using a vape is part of our swap to stop offer with the Emporium vape stores in Hull, which has limited flavours available, and is out of our control unfortunately.

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Q - You put a lot of pressure to stop smoking straight away, and ask too many questions about my personal life.

A - We need to ask certain questions about your health and lifestyle to understand your smoking habits and get to know you. This helps us put a better plan together to support you, that is personalised to you. We are a stop smoking service, so when engaged with our service, you are making a commitment to stop smoking. Once you have the stop smoking products and a plan to quit with your Advisor, you will plan a quit date together. From this date you will only use your products and no longer smoke, which is usually within the first 2 weeks.

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Q - It's a shame that the patches are no longer free of charge for everyone like it used to be (I had to pay prescription charges).

A - We understand that prescription charges can be difficult. While some services choose to cover the NRT levy cost, doing this within our service would mean reducing the amount of NRT we can offer to others. To make sure support is fair and accessible for everyone, we’re not able to remove or reimburse the charge.

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Q - Maybe more groups

A - We know how valuable groups can be for people looking for extra support. We’ll continue to review demand and explore whether we can offer group sessions in the future.

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Smoking doesn't just affect your heart and lungs, it can also make menopause harder. Research shows that women who smoke are more likely to experience menopause earlier and may suffer more severe symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats and sleep problems. Smoking lowers oestrogen levels, which can intensify menopausal symptoms and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life. The positive news is that stopping smoking can help reduce symptoms, improve overall wellbeing and deliver immediate health benefits. For more information on menopause visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause-and-perimenopause/

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Find out about menopause and perimenopause symptoms, treatments and things you can do to help.