Stop For Life | Oxon

Stopping smoking is hard, but with the support of Stop for Life Oxon, you’re 3x more likely to quit for good.

Stop for Life Oxon, commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council, provides free smoking cessation support and awareness for residents and people working across Oxfordshire.

The new service is based on the three-tiered Stop Smoking Plus model and is a step-change from previous service provision in that it is a flexible, people-centred approach providing supported triage to assess need and capability.

Level 1

If you want to stop smoking on your own, you can, Being clear on why you want to quit and with strong willpower, there is no reason why you can’t succeed on your own and quit for good. Using Best-You app on your phone supports you to quit smoking with tips, advice and encouragement when you need them most.

Level 2

One of the best ways to quit smoking for good is to combine different types of support. You are more likely to quit smoking by mixing and matching personal support like motivational support from a health coach, through our Best-You mobile app and NRT. So don’t put it off, put it out.

Level 3

You don’t have to quit smoking on your own if you don’t want to. At Stop for Life Oxon there is lots of support available to give you information, advice and encouragement you need to give up cigarettes completely.

You will find expert help to support you along every step of your journey – on the phone, via email or face-to-face. You can also get support with prescription medication too.

Stop for Life Oxon has the support tools to help you quit and with our help you are up to 3 times more likely to quit.

Stop for Life are hosting clinics at Sonning Common Health Centre. To book a slot, open the link below:

Book a slot at the health centre 

Testimonials

“As a life long excessively heavy smoker, 10 a day at 11 years old, and up to 80 a day in my 30’s & 40’s, I had tried several times to stop smoking previously, patches, tablets, hypnotherapy (twice), vaping didn’t do anything for me and willpower alone was never enough… So it is unlikely that I would have ever stopped without help from Stop for Life and Cara giving me the support and encouragement that I needed via the regular telephone calls. I’m sure these calls made all the difference. The damage that smoking has done to my lungs can’t be reversed, but at least now it won’t get any worse and I now have some chance of seeing my grandchildren grow up. I have Stop for Life and Cara to thank for giving me that chance. Thank you.”
– Terry

“I’m nearly 66 and I have been smoking since I was 13. I finally gave up January 2024. I did have a scare about lung nodules, which helped me give up. I did use a vape, which I don’t honestly think I could have succeeded without it. I still use the vape with 0% nicotine and have for some weeks. Cara was very encouraging and full of praise when I spoke to her. I just need to wean myself off the vape now!”
– Rona

“From the off, I felt comfortable talking with Cara. Cara always had helpful advice and caring, kind words of encouragement. I completed my 12 week programme and I am still smoke free – not even a puff! 😀”
– Ella

Frequently Asked Questions 

1 – How will the service help me?

Stop For Life are a ‘commit to quit’ service and will guide you in setting up your quit journey, starting with expert advice around motivation, cravings, withdrawal symptoms and Nicotine Replacement Therapies.

2 – How much does it cost?

The service is free – We will never ask you for any payment in any form. The service is funded via Oxfordshire City Council.

3 – How long is an appointment?

Initial Assessments last around 45 minutes. Follow up appointments last 15-30 minutes depending on depth of conversation.

Interested?

All tobacco smokers in Oxfordshire are eligible for FREE support which is tailored to your needs

Stop for Life Oxon will work with you to give you the best chance of stopping smoking and can even offer FREE vape kits and NRT!

Book a slot at the health centre

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Website
💻 https://www.stopforlifeoxon.org/

📞 0800 122 3790
📲 Text STOPOXON to 60777