• Offer them encouragement and motivation whenever you can
  • Regularly ask them how they are doing – be interested
  • Be prepared to listen to them, it’s probably a tough period
  • Don’t be critical, be helpful
  • If you are in situations where you know temptation is high, i.e. at the pub,
    be extra supportive
  • Encourage them to access the free NHS stop smoking service, i.e. attend
    meetings with their smokefree advisors or go to group sessions
  • Talk to a smokefree advisor yourself for further tips and advice by phoning the freephone number 0800 093 9030