Get the support you need to stop smoking
Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland operated by NHS Scotland.
You can contact Quit Your Way Scotland for free by:
- phoning a Quit Your Way Scotland adviser on 0800 84 84 84
- chatting online with a Quit Your Way Scotland adviser
The helpline service is open:
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
The webchat service is open within those times subject to adviser availability.
Text ‘Quit Your Way’ to 07903 588 669 for smoking cessation advice and signposting to local services. You must include a question in your text.
SMS text is monitored between 9am to 4.30pm. Texts received out with these hours will not be responded to until the next working day.
Find out more about Quit Your Way Scotland
Planning to stop smoking
You’re more likely to be successful in your attempts to quit smoking if you plan ahead. There are different ways to stop smoking. Some people use stop smoking medication like Nicotine Replacement therapy (NRT) or vapes. Read about the different methods and choose the best one for you.
Types of stop smoking medication
Cutting down before you quit smoking
Find local support to stop smoking
Medical Disclaimer
Any information or guidance we provide is not a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of your doctor or healthcare provider. You must not rely on any information or guidance we provide you with as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and we expressly disclaim all responsibility and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered by you or any third party as a result of your reliance on any information or guidance we provide you with.
If you have any specific questions or concerns about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or healthcare provider as soon as possible. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention from your healthcare provider. Do not delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information or guidance we provide you with. Nothing in this disclaimer will limit or exclude any liability that may not be limited or excluded by applicable law.