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Smokefree
- "‘Since I’ve stopped smoking I’ve been able to go out on my bike and have a good ride. I’m proud to say no to a cigarette when they offer me one’"
- Young Person age 16
Stop Smoking support for under 18’s.
We are still delivering stop smoking support for young people
If you are 18 or under and want help to stop smoking contact our specialist Young Persons Quits Worker:
call: 0114 2702040 select the option for the health team
email: smokefree@zestcommunity.co.uk
text: 07795637044
Our 4 week quits programme provides free, confidential advice and support as well as access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (e.g. nicotine gum, patches or lozenges).
Health/Education professionals wishing to refer a young person to this service use this form
Smokefree Schools Programme
This programme is open to all Sheffield Secondary Schools. We provide free training, policy support, lessons, assemblies and support to staff, parents and carers through a whole school approach to creating a smokefree environment where being smokefree is the norm. The programme trains Peer Educators to deliver Smokefree messages and influences at school though our ASDAN certificated programme.
For schools interested in getting involved download more info here
‘The programme has stopped people from starting smoking and made them more aware. The assemblies help us learn important information about how smoking affects your health. ‘
Peer Educator - Yewlands Academy
Primary Schools - this year we piloted a smoking prevention in primary schools, using physical activity to promote Smokefree messages with year 6 children.
Youth Settings - Working with young people in out of schools settings to promote Smokefree through a peer support..
Contact the Smokefree Schools Team (part of the health team) on 0114 2702040 or email smokefree@zestcommunity.co.uk
Click here to find out more about smokefree services in Sheffield