Stop Smoking (SmokeFreeLife Berkshire)

Your first step to quitting starts here

Smoke Free Life is a free service, funded by West Berkshire Council, offering support for residents who want to quit smoking. 

The Smoke Free Life website has a how to quit section with useful information, a helpline, online information and tools, and ways to access community-based help near you.

Quitting makes a huge difference to you, your family and those around you. There are lots of reasons to quit, find yours.
 

Whether you prefer support in-person, over the phone or self-guided tools, Smokefreelife Berkshire has flexible options to help you quit for good.

The service offers:

• one-to-one or group support for up to 12 weeks
• free weekly Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), including vapes, for up to 12 weeks
• drop-in clinics at community venues, GP surgeries, supermarkets, and more
• appointment-only clinics for added convenience
• support via telephone
• home visits for those with mobility challenges
• expert advice on the most suitable medications and individual behavioural support to increase your chances of success
• extra support for routine and manual workers - until July 2026, additional services are available for routine and manual workers, including outreach clinics in areas like industrial estates where these workers are most concentrated
• self-help tool - you can access the 'Quit with Bella' app for free, offering personalised support at your fingertip

 

What could change in 4 weeks?

After 24 hours Carbon Monoxide levels in your blood drop to normal	After 72 hours Breathing feels easier and energy levels rise
After 2 weeks Circulation improves, making physical work less tiring	By Week 4 More stamina, better sleep, improved taste and smell

...and quitting 10 cigarettes a day could save you around £240 in just 4 weeks.

 

The choice is yours, you can cut down or quit

Don't wait for a scare to make the change. Protect your health, your income, and your time with one simple step.

 

Click to complete a referral

 

Additionally, you can call Smokefreelife Berkshire and sign up through phoning 0800 622 6360 or 0118 449 2026 or through texting QUIT to 66777.

 

You can find information about smoking behaviour in our Smoking Health Needs Assessment.