Help to stop smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health – and we’re here to help you every step of the way. 

Thurrock Council’s Stop Smoking Service provides free, professional one-to-one support to help residents quit smoking. Our trained advisors can offer access to nicotine replacement therapy, vape kits, or prescribed medication (subject to availability).

With professional support, you are five times more likely to quit successfully than by trying alone.

To register for the service, please contact the Thurrock Health Trainer Service:

Call: 0800 292 2299 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) 

Email: thls@thurrock.gov.uk 

A member of the team will help you sign up and begin your stop-smoking journey.

What to expect 

• Free one-to-one support for up to 12 weeks 

• A personalised quit plan that works for you 

• Professional advice on managing cravings and dealing with triggers 

• Free nicotine replacement therapy, vape kits, or prescribed medication (if available) 

• Access to regular sessions with a Stop Smoking Adviser, either in person, by phone, or online 

Swap to Stop 

If you’d like to try vaping as a way to quit, you may be eligible for the national Swap to Stop scheme. This gives adult smokers: 

• A free vape kit 

• Up to 12 weeks of support from a Stop Smoking Adviser 

Stoptober: Join the challenge!

Every October, thousands of people across the UK take part in Stoptober – the national 28-day stop smoking challenge. We’ve already supported over a thousand Thurrock residents to achieve their smoke-free goal. 

Research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. 

Our Health Trainers can support you through Stoptober with: 

• One-to-one professional advice and encouragement 

• Access to stop smoking aids and support 

• Weekly check-ins to keep you motivated 

Drop-in sessions throughout October 2025 

You don’t have to do it alone – join the thousands of people taking on the challenge this October and give yourself the best chance to quit for good. 

Our friendly Thurrock Health Trainer Service will be available for stop smoking advice and support throughout Stoptober – drop-in sessions are free to attend, and you can sign up to our services on the day: 

Find out more about Stoptober on the NHS website 

Extra reward when you quit with us  

When you successfully quit smoking for 12-weeks with Thurrock Council’s Health Trainers, you’ll receive a FREE 2-month Impulse Leisure membership (worth £150). 

That means you can enjoy gyms, swimming, and fitness classes locally – giving you even more support to live a healthier, smoke-free life. 

Free access to the Smoke Free quit smoking app 

Residents in Thurrock can get six months of free premium access to the Smoke Free app – available on both Apple and Android devices. 

The app has already helped thousands of people quit smoking and includes: 

• Personalised quit plans and support from trained advisors 

• Tracking of time smoke-free, money saved and health improvements made 

• Tools to manage cravings and withdrawal 

• Over 90 motivational badges to celebrate progress   

You’ll also receive 12 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or vapes delivered to your door, at no extra cost. 

Download the Smoke Free app

1. Vitis https://link.smokefreeapp.com/thurrockres  and enter code sfthurr25 to unlock six months of premium access.
2. Alternatively you can download the Smoke Free app from the App Store or Google Play and register using your postcode. 

• Please note: There are a limited number of free licenses available. Access will be granted on a first come, first served basis. 

For more information visit smokefreeapp.com or scan this QR code: