Health and wellbeing
Quit smoking with free in-person support on No Smoking Day at Walsall Manor Hospital
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Walsall Council and Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust are encouraging residents who smoke to take the first step towards a healthier future by attending a free stop smoking day drop-in event on Wednesday 11 March at Walsall Manor Hospital.
The drop-in event forms part of national No Smoking Day and will give staff, patients and visitors the chance to speak directly with trained stop smoking advisors, and health professionals.
On the day, people will be able to learn about the support available from Walsall’s stop smoking services, including personalised quit plans tailored to individual needs, information on nicotine replacement therapies and regulated vape options, and guidance on downloading the Quit with Bella app (fully funded by Walsall Council).
With no appointment needed, people can simply drop in, ask questions and explore the support that is available.
Smoking remains the biggest risk factor for preventable illness and death in Walsall, and evidence shows that people who use specialist stop smoking support are up to three times more likely to quit successfully than those doing it alone.
“ Stopping smoking is one of the most positive steps you can take for your health, and we know it isn’t easy to do on your own. That’s why events like this are so important. They ensure the experts are easily visible, bringing practical help directly to you. Whether you’re ready to quit now or just thinking about it, I’d encourage anyone who smokes and wants to quit, to come along on 11 March and see what support is available. “
“ Pop in to see us from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 11 March in the A&E waiting area, and by Costa Coffee on Level One of the Manor Hospital. We will be joined by Be Well Walsall and Quit with Bella, as we work together towards a smokefree Walsall and to answer any questions you may have about quitting smoking. Take the first step towards a smokefree, healthier you. “
The event also supports the wider national quit smoking campaign, which focuses on helping smokers turn the desire to quit into successful quit attempts by connecting them with proven tools and local services.
Residents who are unable to attend can still access free stop smoking support throughout the year by contacting Be Well Walsall on 01922 444044 or by visiting the Be Well Walsall website.
- Be Well Walsall provides free, tailored support to quit smoking through face-to-face, phone or digital sessions. Up to 8 to 12 weeks of support is provided, including nicotine replacement therapy and regulated vapes (as a quit aid). Support is also available to quit vaping. Visit their website or call 01922 444044 to sign up.
- Quit with Bella, funded by Walsall Council, offers web-based support from AI robocoach Bella plus guidance from a trained advisor, including a 12-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy and/or vapes sent by post. Sign up on 0800 772 3872 or walsall.stopsmoking@nhs.net or complete a referral form.
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides specialist services including the Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Service, offering behavioural support, NRT and regulated vapes for pregnant women and their partners. Call 01922 270477 to refer.
- The Trust’s Tobacco Dependency Service supports hospital inpatients who smoke or have smoked within the past 30 days, offering personalised help and NRT.
- Patients and companions attending Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department can access immediate stop smoking support and onward referrals. Email wht.tdt@nhs.net for details.
- Specialist support for mental health inpatients is offered through Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
