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Want to Stop Smoking? You can….

Barnsley NHS Stop Smoking Service 

At the Quit Charity Shop, May Day Green, Barnsley Town Centre 

Opening times:

Tuesday 10am - 4:00pm

Wednesday 10am - 7:00pm

Friday 10am - 4:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Or call 01226 288540
 
Pregnant?
There is a specialised service for pregnant smokers and their families called ‘Smoke Free Future’, that is delivered by a midwife who is trained in supporting clients with stopping smoking and clients can be seen at their own home if preferred.
 
Under 18?
We also have a specialist service for young people under the age of 18 years who want support with stopping smoking. This service called is ‘Hands Free’ and offers more flexible appointments at a venue most suitable to the young person.
  
If you would like more information or advice about the service or you would like to make an appointment please contact the Barnsley Stop Smoking Service on (01226) 288540 (answer machine available for out of hours calls)

Key Facts:

  • Smoking is the main cause of avoidable illness and premature death in Barnsley.
  • Children in low income families are three times more likely to be exposed to passive smoking at home than children from professional families.
  • Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight. Low birth weight is associated with serious health and developmental problems for babies.

Giving up smoking is the single most important thing anyone can do to improve his or her health.
You’re up to 4 times more likely to quit with your local specialist stop smoking team.


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“I went to my local sessions and they really helped. The sense of achievement you get when you know you’ve done it is fantastic. People said I couldn’t do it and I did.”

Sadie, Darfield

 
 
 


“I wanted to get fitter and set a good example for my kids. The sessions were good because everyone was in the same boat and you new that there was someone else who was experiencing the same thing. They also helped me sort out which NRT was best for me.”

Lee, Thurnscoe

 
 
 


“I gave up for health reasons after talking to my GP. I’m glad I took that first step.”

Gordon, Darfield

 
 
 


“I like walking and I started to notice it was affecting my fitness levels. Quitting has made a difference, definitely. I look forward to my walks now.”

Alison, Barnsley

 
 

Life’s A Drag

Life’s a Drag is a video put together by the Barnsley Stop Smoking Service and Barnsley Sure Start Plus aimed at local young people, and starring local young people from Kingstone School. The video explores issues young people in Barnsley face whilst growing up such as peer pressure ­and is designed to give them the information to be able to make educated decisions about their health. Email us for a copy of the video.

Anne, Thurnscoe – “Health reasons finally encouraged me to give up. It has given me a new lease of life and all I’d say to people is – it can be done”


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Life’s a Drag is a video put together by the Barnsley Stop Smoking Service and Barnsley Sure Start Plus

 
Email for more info

Useful websites:

www.gosmokefree.co.uk

www.smokefreebarnsley.co.uk


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