QUIT

QUIT is the U.K. charity that helps smokers to quit. QUIT's aim is to help the 8.5 million smokers who say they would like to stop smoking. Trained, friendly Quitline counsellors offer confidential, help and advice about every stage of quitting. Whether you are just thinking about stopping, have quit for just a short time or are an ex-smoker trying to stay stopped, Quitline counsellors are there to help you.

Address:

QUIT, Ground Floor, 211 Old Street, London. EC1V 9NR

Tel:

0800 00 22 00

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Web:

www.quit.org.uk

BBC HEALTH's Guide to Addictions website.

The BBC's comprehensive guide to addictions.

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Web:

www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/add

ASH - Action on Smoking and Health

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) provides information on tobacco issues and works to advance measures that will help prevent the addiction, disease and premature death caused by smoking. Established in 1971 by the Royal College of Physicians, ASH has a permanent staff of six based in London, with branches throughout the UK.

Address:

102 Clifton Street, London. EC2A 4HW

Tel:

020 7739 5902

Email:

action.smoking.health@dial.pipex.com

Web:

www.ash.org.uk

NHS - Giving Up Smoking Campaign

Smoking is the biggest single cause of ill health and premature death in the UK. In fact, nearly one in five of all deaths are smoking-related (HEA 1995). On average, smokers lose more than one day of life each week (HEA 1991). And it's an expensive habit: the average 20-a-day smoker spends over £100 per month on cigarettes. Giving up can be tough.
This excellent NHS site is dedicated to helping you quit the habit !

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HelpLine:

0800 169 0169

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Web:

www.givingupsmoking.co.uk

Your Health

News

Practice Newsletter:

The current issue of our Surgery Newsletter is now available.

Exercise on Prescription:

If your Doctor or Practice Nurse feel that your condition could benefit from regular exercise she/he can refer you for Exercise on Prescription.

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Nursing Team at the Hixon Surgery:

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NHS Direct:

NHS Direct is a 24 hour Nurse led helpline. By telephoning 0845 4647 you can obtain confidential healthcare advice and information at any time. You can also visit the NHS Direct Website.