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LOCAL NHS STOP SMOKING SERVICE

Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Support Service (Heartlands)
(Tel : 0845 601 3116)

Area
Northamptonshire Heartlands – Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby
Nene Valley, East Northamptonshire

How to Contact
Ring 0845 601 3116 (fax no. 01536 494431) – staff will be able to book places for groups, make a 1 to 1 appointment and help with general queries, or put you through to an advisor if available.

Times of Helplines
Telephone line open 9am to 5pm weekdays, with answerphone at all other times.

Times of Sessions
Times vary – contact for details.

Service
Offers 7-week support groups in Wellingborough, Corby, Kettering and Nene Valley which can help plan quit date for smokers and offer ongoing support, to increase chance of success. 
1 to 1 appointments with a specialist advisor are also available across Corby, Kettering, Nene Valley and Wellingborough, helping plan quit dates, choose the right medication and offer support.

Pregnancy Services
Specialist services are available for pregnant women – call for details.

Ethnic Services
Contact in English to see what arrangements can be made.

Other Services
Four specialist advisors offer 1 to 1 clinics and support groups, also with specific skill working with young people and clients with mental health problems.  One specialist advisor working with clients suffering with CHD, COPD and CA.  One workplace advisor.

Other contact numbers – National Smoking Helpline 0800 1690169
Website – www.ash.org.uk