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Stop Smoking Specialist Support
We all cope with challenges differently. For some, smoking becomes a way to manage difficult feelings or get through the day.
This pilot, funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, is delivered by a dedicated CPSL Mind team. Our goal is to help people quit smoking while maintaining good mental health, improving physical health, and achieving financial benefits.
How we help
- Flexible, personalised stop smoking support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Financial incentives for achieving key milestones: £10 for setting a quit date, and £20 at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months once quit status is confirmed by a carbon monoxide (CO) reading.
- Guidance on the Government-led Swap to Stop scheme, with the option to receive a free vape.
- Cut Down to Stop pathway for those who wish to gradually reduce smoking before quitting.
- Medication options to help manage cravings and withdrawal.
- Person-centred behaviour change techniques with holistic, trauma-informed support.
- Peer Support groups (coming soon)
Individuals aged 18+ who smoke tobacco, live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough), and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Currently accessing CPSL Mind services
- CPSL Mind employees
- Diagnosed with a mental health condition
If you are using vapes and would like support to stop vaping, you can find helpful advice and guidance on the NHS Better Health website. How to quit vaping – Better Health – NHS
This service is available via professional or self-referral.
Please speak with the CPSL Mind Trusted Professional who is already supporting you, or another health professional who can refer you directly.
For professional and self-referrals, please follow this link:
https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/listings/30706-cpsl-mind-stop-smoking-service-for-cambridgeshire
Alternatively, the QR code can be scanned:
Cut Down to Stop – Approximately 20 Weeks of Support
Best for you if:
- Stopping all at once feels overwhelming.
- You want to build confidence before stopping fully.
How it works:
- Gradually reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke each day/week.
- Replace some cigarettes with NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy), vaping (as part of the Swap to Stop scheme) or medication.
- Use coping strategies to manage cravings, with ongoing behavioural support during and after the reduction phase.
Ready to Quit – Approximately 12 Weeks of Support
Best for you if:
- You feel ready to make a clear break from smoking.
- You like having a clear goal to work towards.
How it works:
- Choose your quit date.
- Start NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy), vaping (as part of the Swap to Stop scheme) or medication beforehand if you wish.
- Stop smoking on your chosen quit date.
- Receive ongoing behavioural support throughout your quit attempt and during follow-up sessions.
Support is available face-to-face, over the phone, or via video call – whichever works best for you.
Sessions can take place at a preferred location or at home (by arrangement).
Get in touch
You can get in touch with our team today to find out more about the support we offer to those who may be struggling with their mental health and quitting smoking.
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