Suggest the following tips to help smokers succeed in their quit attempts:

• Set a quit date and stick to it
• Make a plan that includes how to handle situations where temptations lie, and stick to it
• List reasons for quitting and have the list handy for when extra encouragement is needed
• Identify when cravings are likely to hit and have some strategies to cope with these times. For example, exercise can help reduce cravings
• Get rid of all smoking reminders, such as ashtrays and lighters
• Plan what to do with the time and money freed up by stopping smoking
• Get support from friends, family members and quit advisors.

Signposting

For more information, you can:

Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide

• Visit NHS Smokefree
• See the NHS website
• See what the British Lung Foundation has to say on the subject of smoking.