We’ll help you go smokefree
Whether you want to quit smoking, vaping or using other nicotine products, we can help.
Your path to becoming smokefree
Our stop smoking programme for adults, children and young people, and those with specialised needs combines everything you need to quit. Get free stop smoking products, expert advice and support, plus online tools to help you track your progress and manage stress.
Helping adults go smokefree
Make your very own quit plan to fit around your job, family and lifestyle.
Benefit from in-person or remote support sessions where you’ll get advice and guidance from stop smoking experts, PLUS digital support.
In-person support
Benefit from 1-to-1 personalised sessions or supportive group sessions held in-person at a variety of times and local venues, like community centres and GP surgeries.
Remote support
Join sessions via phone or video call at flexible times including mornings, afternoons and evenings.
In-person or remote support not for you? Opt for digital support ONLY for complete flexibility. You choose!
Digital support
Access online tools and resources anywhere, anytime.
- Interactive videos.
- Informative articles and guides.
- Tracking tool to chart your progress.
- Tasty, simple, healthy recipes.
Free stop smoking products to make quitting easier
Did you know using quit aids, like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or nicotine-free medication, alongside support when you quit can give you a higher chance of successfully quitting? We can help you find the option that’s right for you, and we offer a wide range, including:
- Patches
- Gum
- Lozenges
- Nasal spray
- Mouthspray
- Inhalator
- Microtab
There’s no such thing as failure
Whether this is your first attempt to quit, or your 5th (or more!), we’re here to help you every step of the way. Speak to one of our mentors today.
Helping children and young people to quit smoking and/or vaping
Look forward to a healthier smokefree future when you quit using a programme designed especially to support those under 18.
- Regular in-person or remote (via phone or video call) sessions with a fully trained, friendly mentor.
- Tools and resources to support wellbeing and make the quit process quick and effective.
Tailored specialist support
We offer specialised programmes to help you quit if you have any of the following needs:
- You have a severe mental illness.
- You are pregnant or in the first six weeks after birth.
- You are at high risk of relapse.
We also offer a Cut Down to Stop programme designed especially for you if you are not yet ready to commit to quitting but are looking to lower the amount you smoke.
Added extras
We know quitting can be tough, so our programme goes the extra mile to give you the very best chance at success.
Free online gym pass
Use our online gym for free when you join Smokefree Island and make the most of your renewed energy and breath, all from the comfort of home.
Free quit journal
Record your journey, jot down notes and track your progress.
Free recipe book
Tasty, healthy snacks treats and meal recipes as well as simple nutrition advice.
Funded by
Go smokefree, for free
Thanks to local council funding, quitting is free. We have some eligibility requirements to ensure spaces go to those who need them most. Here are a few:
- You need to live, work, or be registered with a GP on the Isle of Wight.
- You need to be 12 years and over (or have a GP referral if under 12).
- You need to currently smoke tobacco (eg cigarettes/shisha), or be using nicotine products, eg vapes.
The simplest way to know if you can join is to click ‘Sign up’ and we’ll ask a couple of quick questions to find out.
Building a smokefree Island
Hear from others who have quit smoking with our support.
Smokefree advice
Tips and guidance to support your smokefree journey. Check out all our Smokefree advice.
A beginners guide to meditation
Quitting smoking can be stressful but meditation can help you feel more in control of stress and cravings and boost your sense of wellbeing. Plus, it’s free and accessible to all, and you can get started with our step-by-step guide.
Eating well as a manual worker
Did you know your diet can impact your chances at quitting? As a manual worker you need to take extra special care to fuel your body with the right foods to give you the energy and oomph you need to do your job and quit smoking successfully.
The total cost of smoking
If you smoke, you’ll know that it’s an expensive habit. But it’s not only your bank balance that’s affected by the cost of smoking. Let’s find out more about some of the other costs linked to smoking.
Second and third hand smoke
Some smokers think ‘my body, my choice’ is a justification for smoking, especially from those who are reluctant to quit. But is that really the case? Let’s find out.
