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Smokefree North Somerset is excited to be part of the world-first national Swap to Stop scheme, which aims to help the government meet its ambition of being smokefree by 2030!

One million smokers are being encouraged to swap cigarettes/roll ups for vapes under the Swap to Stop scheme designed to improve the health of the nation and reduce smoking rates.

Over the life course, smoking damages individuals, families and society by increasing the risks of miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnancy, asthma in children due to the passive smoking of secondhand smoke. Smokers also have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, 15 types of cancer and dementia.

Green arrows - wording swap to stop relating to swapping smoking for vaping

Smoking remains the UK’s biggest preventable killer resulting in around 80,000 deaths a year and is a major contributor of social, financial and health inequalities.

In North Somerset around 18,000 people smoke, the team at Smokefree North Somerset are offering vape kits alongside 12 weeks behaviour support to help those who are ready to stop smoking.

You can join our Swap to Stop scheme if you:

  • currently smoking cigarettes or tobacco
  • live or work in North Somerset
  • are aged 18 or over*

* those aged under 18 are not eligible for the Swap to Stop scheme however Smokefree North Somerset can provide other stop smoking medication and specialist support.

Find out more how you can join our Swap to Stop scheme

NHS – Vaping to quit smokingNicotine vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. It's also one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.Follow link toNHS – Vaping to quit smoking
Swap to Stop BookletAll you need to know about our Swap to Stop schemeDownload PDF (4 MB)
NHS – Vaping myths and the factsHere are some of the most common myths about vaping, and the facts based on scientific evidence and data.Follow link toNHS – Vaping myths and the facts
Healthier Together - Improving health and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire with image of the three countiesNicotine vaping position statement for Smokefree North SomersetNicotine vaping position statement for Smokefree Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Tobacco Control Alliance ICS Download PDF (251 KB)
Our Vape Friendly CertificateWe are a certified vape friendly service, take a look at our certificate from the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training. Download PDF (260 KB)
Addressing common myth about vaping – ASH briefingAction on Smoking and Health's briefing about the common myths about vaping and what the evidence is.Follow link toAddressing common myth about vaping – ASH briefing

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