How to Access the Service
Anyone can refer themselves by calling the Stop Smoking Line on 01389 744 650 or email
Alternatively you can be referred by GP, Practice Nurse or Health Counsellor.
Smokefree Community Service
West Dunbartonshire Smoke free Services have a team of fully trained advisors, ready to give help, advice and support needed for a successful quit.
Support sessions run both during the day and in the evening, located in Alexandria, Clydebank and Dumbarton. These sessions run for 7 weeks and last about an hour each time. We discuss the quitting journey, addiction, withdrawal and coping strategies.
We also provide one-to-one support to people that are unable to attend a programme but require more intensive support with their quit.
An informal drop in stop smoking service is available on Thursdays at 6 – 7.30pm., Centre 81, Braes Avenue, Whitecrook, Clydebank. Clydebank Health Centre, Conference Room 9.00am -11.30am on Tuesdays. Dumbarton Health Centre, Seminar Room 10.00am - 12 noon on Thursdays. Alexandria Library, Caretakers Room 5.00pm - 6.30pm on Tuesdays. Pilot until end of June 2012. Come along and find out how we can help you quit smoking for good. For information call 01389 744650.
Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service
In addition to the group service all 22 pharmacies within West Dunbartonshire have signed up to offer stop smoking support. This is a drop in service where a quitter can access NRT, if appropriate, and brief support for up to 12 weeks. Contact your local pharmacy for more information
Smokefree Pregnancy Services
All women booking for antenatal care will be asked about smoking and others smoking around them. This will be followed by a simple carbon monoxide (CO) breath test. The service is tailored to meet the needs of pregnant women and offers help and advice for smokers who wish to stop. The service is free, informal and friendly and includes NRT plus continued support.
Smokefree Youth Service
The Smokefree Youth Service in West Dunbartonshire has a specialist advisor who will see anyone under the age of 18 showing an interest in stopping smoking.
Useful Links
NHS Smoking Cessation Services (Local) 01389 744650
Email
Smokeline 0800 84 84 84
ASH Scotland
Department of Health
