There is a new stop smoking service provider for the Isle of Wight, aiming to make it even easier for local residents to quit for good and make smoking history across the Island.
Thrive Tribe, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, is 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 3x 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, says:
“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.
Article continues below this advertisement “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.”
Sign up today for a healthier future. Learn more at https://smokefreeisland.co.uk/ or call the Quitline on 01983 642369 today.
Increase tax on tobacco, that would be a good enough incentive to quit. This government want more cash so just do that.
What a load of b@ll@cks.
Who don’t smoke or vape on the island!
everywhere you go it looks like Havenstreet with
numpty’s blowing their sh*t everywhere.
You will not STOP numpty’s, even school children are
addicted.
Makes me wonder how do they buy them?, are shops
selling to them, or are their UNEDUCATED parents supplying
their children.
Ban the stuff. I thought the Government said children
of a certain age will NEVER be able to buy cigarettes
The Government need to get out and about and see
what really goes on!
It’s simple… Let people smoke and vape as much as they want to BUT, they have to sign a waiver stating they will not get any NHS treatment for smoking/vaping related diseases for the rest of their life. Wonder how many would not start in the first place.
They should be put at the back of the queue, what makes
me laugh many doctors and nurses go outside the
hospital and have cheeky smoking breaks.
Will they be exempt from receiving treatment in the
future!
Lol
I had a great stop smoking service,its called willpower! Man up !
Even though they have put nasty pictures on
cigarette packets showing throat cancers etc
it does not stop Numpty’s smoking.
You cannot teach a Numpty new tricks, once a
Numpty always a Numpty!
I cannot believe in 2025 all the young mums
you see pushing prams smoking or vaping
over their children.
Very worrying.
I’d like to bet your parents smoked…