We covered the announcement in April 2023 that the UK Government was to provide vape kits to help people who smoke quit. The scheme was called “Swap To Stop“.
In a post on their social media on 28th December, the Department of Health & Social Care encouraged people to quit smoking and announced further progress in the scheme. This is part of the NHS Smokefree campaign launched to encourage the 5.3m smokers in England to make an attempt to quit.
I have not seen which areas will be targeted first and it seems to be Local Authority led.
Local Authorities have to request to join the scheme and apparently there have been requests for 259,000 vapes so far nationwide.
Also it appears that the government are still looking to create a “smokefree generation” by phasing out tobacco sales. It says they are…
“set to introduce a new law to stop children who turned 14 in 2023 – or are younger – from ever legally being sold tobacco in England.
Three quarters (76%) of people in England support the principle of creating a smokefree generation a YouGov survey – commissioned by campaign group Action on Smoking and Health –has found with only 9% opposing. Support for creating a smokefree generation is similar regardless of age or region.”
Visit the NHS Better Health website to find out what support is available and details on methods of smoking cessation.
Plus we have many guides and resources to help you if you would like to try vaping to stop smoking…
- Our favourite vaping starter kits.
- Our favourite pod kits
- All about e-liquid
- Guide to vape batteries
Plus of course you can use our comments section to ask us for any help you need!