What Is the Smoking Cessation Service?
Our Smoking Cessation Service at The Village Pharmacy provides tailored, professional support to help you stop smoking safely and successfully. Quitting smoking is one of the most positive steps you can take for your long-term health, lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancers and respiratory problems. However, stopping on your own can be challenging. That’s where we come in.
We offer confidential, one-to-one support delivered by trained smoking cessation advisors who understand the difficulties, habits and triggers associated with smoking. This service provides personalised quit plans, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) guidance, ongoing support and practical strategies to help you succeed.
We proudly deliver this service free under the NHS for eligible patients, ensuring you receive accessible, professional help whenever you’re ready to quit.
Why Might You Need Smoking Cessation Support?
Quitting smoking can improve your health almost immediately. People seek our support for reasons including:
- Wanting to improve heart and lung health
- Preparing for surgery or pregnancy
- Reducing chronic cough or breathlessness
- Saving money
- Improving long-term wellbeing
Stopping smoking can make an immediate difference to your health. Within 24 hours, your body begins to repair itself — and with our support, you’ll have a structured plan to help maintain progress.
What Does the Smoking Cessation Process Involve?
- Initial Consultation
We discuss smoking habits, triggers, previous quit attempts and challenges. - Quit Plan Development
Together, we build a personalised plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options
Your pharmacist will help you choose suitable options such as patches, gum, sprays or lozenges. - Follow-Up Support
Ongoing support is provided to help you stay on track and manage cravings.
How The Village Pharmacy Can Help
✔️ NHS-qualified smoking cessation advisors
✔️ Compassionate, private support
✔️ Tailored quit plans built around your lifestyle
✔️ Expert guidance on nicotine replacement therapies
✔️ Ongoing motivation and follow-up
✔️ High success rate compared to quitting alone
We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthier, smoke-free future.
How Much Does It Cost?
Smoking Cessation in Chelmsford is free under the NHS for eligible patients. This includes personalised support, follow-up appointments, and professionally guided quit plans to help you stop smoking safely and successfully.
