Through the staff HSE Health & Health wellbeing budget we are delighted that from January 1st 2020 the staff health and wellbeing initiative has now secured funding for staff to access free stop smoking medications (i.e. a free GP visit and a prescription for a drug called Varenicline (Champix) and or combination nicotine replacement therapy). This will be for the recommended 12 week treatment period. Tobacco users who access the standard 12-month quit support programme and use evidenced based medication to support their quit attempt are 4 times more likely to be successful. Find out how our support programme works here.
We know that quitting smoking can be hard, particularly at the start when you are coping with cravings and changing your routine but with the right support and preparation you can succeed. You are up to four times more likely to quit if you use stop smoking medication and our services and if you can stay smoke free for 28 days straight you increase your chances of finally quitting for good 5 fold. Kathleen works in admin in the Primary Care Centre in Wexford. Check out her quitting journey.
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing a person can do to improve their health.
Contact the Quit team to stop smoking
You can contact the Quit team during these times:
Monday – Friday: 10am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Outside of these hours, you can leave us a message and we will get back to you when we’re open again.
Ways you can contact us
Freephone: 1800 201 203
Book an appointment virtually or face to face with a local stop smoking service
Freetext: QUIT to 50100 (get daily texts at a time that suits you)
Email: [email protected] (get daily emails to help keep you motivated)
Twitter: @HSEQuitTeam
