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Smoke Free Homes

  • We are part of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. Our team is here to help you quit smoking. We support mums, dads, carers, and anyone who lives with a child or young person under 19.

About the service

Did you know that over 80% of cigarette smoke is invisible? The best way to protect you and your family from the dangers of second-hand smoke is to quit.

You don’t have to quit alone! We are here to help with:

  • Setting a quit date
  • Access to free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
  • Access to rechargeable vapes (for anyone over the age of 18)
  • 1:1 or joint family support sessions with a trained advisor
  • Ongoing monitoring and support

How to access the service

We support anyone living with a child or young person under the age of 19 in Worcestershire. You might be a parent, sibling, carer, grandparent, or a friend/family member.

If you’d like to chat about quitting smoking or you’re ready to access support, get in touch:

National Smokefree helpline

The National Smokefree helpline offers free help, support and advice on stopping smoking and can give you details of local support services.

You can also sign up to receive ongoing advice and support at a time that suits you.

  • National Smokefree helpline: 0300 123 1044
  • 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Did you know...

  • Quitting smoking is the most effective way to protect your child from the harms of second-hand smoke
  • Two babies die every week in the UK because their mothers smoked during pregnancy or after birth
  • Every year, more than 17,000 children under five are admitted to hospital in the UK because of the effects of second-hand smoke
  • It’s illegal to smoke in a private vehicle with someone under the age of 18
  • There is lots of support available to help you quit
  • Quitting smoking could save you around £2,300 a year based on 10 cigarettes per day

Smoking during pregnancy

Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. It can be difficult to stop smoking, but it's never too late to quit.

Every cigarette you smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which are dangerous, so smoking when you are pregnant harms your unborn baby. Cigarettes can restrict the essential oxygen supply to your baby. As a result, their heart must beat harder every time you smoke. Find out more about smoking during pregnancy.

Why is having a smoke-free home important?

Over 80% of cigarette smoke is invisible and stays in the air for several hours after a cigarette has been put out. As secondhand smoke is mostly invisible, it's impossible to know how much smoke is still in the room, even if you open the windows to let fresh air in. 

Quitting smoking completely is the best thing you can do for your health and that of your children and those around you. 

Does it matter if other family members smoke?

You stand a better chance of quitting smoking and staying smoke-free if your partner or other members of the household also quit. If you are all successful. Children of non-smokers have fewer illnesses and are less likely to become smokers themselves.

Can I get help to quit?

Yes. You are much more likely to quit successfully with the help of a trained stop smoking professional who can provide specialist advice and nicotine replacement (NRT) products to help you deal with cravings.