Smokefree Island:New Stop Smoking Service Provider - Free Help to Quit

Published: 11 April 2025

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Smokefree Island helps around 680 residents each year to stop smoking for free, thanks to Public Health funding. From 1 April, there is a new provider aiming to make it even easier for residents on the Isle of Wight to quit for good and make smoking history across the Island.

Thrive Tribe, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are the new Smokefree Island stop smoking service provider. The service will provide a range of tailored support options, including a free 12-week programme that guides people every step of the way.  Whether they prefer video sessions, in-person meetings, or phone calls, the friendly and understanding experts are there for support.

Plus, there are free quit smoking products including vapes and nicotine replacement therapy like patches, gum, and inhalators. 

Smokefree Island also offers free help to young people who want to quit smoking or vaping, providing confidential advice and support and information about the long-term health impacts of nicotine.

If you’re aged 12 or over and want to quit smoking or vaping, Smokefree Island can help – you are three times more likely to quit smoking with their help:

·       12-week stop smoking programme with dedicated expert support.

·       Free quit aids including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches, gum and inhalators, stop smoking medication, or vapes.

·       One-to-one and group support options: in-person or remote.

·       Web-app to track progress and manage cravings.

·       Specialist support for young people, pregnant individuals, and those at high risk of relapse.

·       Support to quit vaping or other nicotine products.

Simon Bryant, the Isle of Wight’s Director of Public Health, said: “We’re committed to supporting residents on the Isle of Wight with their smokefree journey. We want to make it as easy as possible for anyone who smokes to access the support that works for them and Smokefree Island now offers many options and combinations of tools for stopping smoking. Whether you’re thinking about quitting, ready to quit, or need support staying smokefree, our Smokefree Island service will give you the best chance of quitting successfully.  Even if someone has attempted to quit smoking before, I encourage them to reach out to our free service. They can explore the various tools and support options available to find what works best for them.”

Andy Emerson, Thrive Tribe’s Director of Operations, said: “We’re thrilled to be afforded the opportunity to deliver the stop smoking services on the Isle of Wight. Our programmes will be delivered from key community locations, primary care practices, and a wide range of pharmacies and vape stores to ensure it is accessible to all Island residents.  This is a fantastic opportunity for us to work together to meet local demand for a free stop smoking service providing flexible solutions and specialised tailored help for residents.”

Expert help to quit

Join Smokefree Island and get access to dedicated stop smoking mentors who understand how hard it is to quit. They can support you every step of the way, whether you need help managing stress and cravings, or need a hand to stay on track and motivated, they’re committed to helping you to quit for good.

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