Smoking is uniquely harmful, causing damage not only to those that smoke, but also to the people around them. Smoking is a dependency requiring treatment that supports smokers to understand the risks, and to quit. Stopping smoking at any time has considerable benefits to physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Guidance for health and care professionals
Education resources
Local support services
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Local support stop smoking service (Central Bedfordshire Council)
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Local stop smoking service young persons referral form (Central Bedfordshire Council)
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Ready to quit (Central Bedfordshire Council)
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What to expect when stopping smoking (Central Bedfordshire Council)
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Stop smoking service app (Apple devices)
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Stop smoking service app (Android devices)
National support services
Vapes
Vapes are intended for adult smoker aged 18 and older as a tool to help them quit smoking, they are not recommended or considered safe for non-smokers or anyone under 18 years old.
Local support services
National support services
If you are aware of under-18s being sold cigarettes or e-cigarettes, you can report this using one of the methods below