QUIT is the UK charity that helps smokers to quit. QUIT's aim is to help the 8.5 million smokers who say they would like to stop smoking. Here's what it can do for you

Quitline is the longest established smoking helpline in the world and has helped around 2 million smokers. Trained, friendly Quitline counsellors offer confidential help and advice about every stage of quitting. Whether you are just thinking about stopping, have quit for just a short time or are an ex-smoker trying to stay stopped, Quitline counsellors are there to help you. Ring 0800 00 22 00.

Many children ring worried about their parents smoking and many parents ring worried that their children are smoking. Whatever your concerns are about smoking, Quitline counsellors can help.

Services for minority ethnic communities
Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi speaking counsellors offer confidential, friendly help and advice in these languages. Many Asian smokers who speak English fluently appreciate that they can discuss the cultural issues surrounding smoking with someone who understands. Both male and female, young and old appreciate this special service for the Asian community. This service is supported by the British Heart Foundation. Free informative leaflets are also available in all five languages.

Mondays	Bengali	0800 00 22 44	1pm-9pm
Tuesdays	Gujarati	0800 00 22 55	1pm-9pm
Wednesdays	Hindi	0800 00 22 66	1pm-9pm
Thursdays	Punjabi	0800 00 22 77	1pm-9pm
Sundays	Urdu	0800 00 22 88	1pm-9pm

Turkish and Kurdish speaking smokers can ring every Thursday and Sunday, 1pm-9pm on 0800 00 22 99. They will get friendly help and advice on how to quit smoking. The counsellors also understand the cultural implications of smoking. All ages appreciate this unique service.

NHS Pregnancy smoking helpline
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and smoking it usually helps to have someone you can chat to in confidence about quitting. A special one-to-one service is available if you are pregnant and it's free. You can register by ringing the NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline 0800 169 9 169. With a counsellor, you can plan how often you want support throughout your pregnancy and after your baby is born. It is a special service geared to the needs and concerns of pregnant women, because we know it helps to have a friendly, helpful voice giving you advice during what can be a stressful time.

Dad's quitline
Smoking dads now have their own Quitline 0800 00 22 11. It's to help dads-to-be and any dad who wants to quit smoking. 'Men feel that they ought to quit smoking when their partner is pregnant and it can be very difficult for them,' says Steve Crone, Director of Services. 'Dad's Quitline is a free, confidential service that will support men while they are trying to quit. Friendly, trained counsellors are there to give help and advice on an ongoing basis. In addition, dads-to-be can agree key dates when they would like a counsellor to call them back to see how they are getting on. Instead of reaching for a cigarette, we want dads to reach for the phone and speak to one of our trained counsellors.'

Break Free for young people
Young people helped to design and write the 'Break Free' pack that gives the facts about smoking in a non-patronising, straightforward way so they can make an informed choice. Thousands of young people ring Quitline 0800 00 22 00; it's free and counsellors are there to listen and help you about smoking concerns. Schools can arrange for a young trained schools presenter to give a humorous, informative Break Free presentation to any secondary age pupils. The presentation is adapted to suit the age of the pupils. The British Heart Foundation is a major supporter of this programme. Ring Alexandra Frost on 020 7388 5775 for more details.

Local help
For details of local stop smoking groups and clinics, ring the free phone Quitline 0800 00 22 00.

Taken from www.quit.org.uk.