Stop Smoking Advisors with the Director of Public Health and Cabinet Members
More than 3,700 local people have quit smoking with support from Smokefree West Sussex since the service expanded in October 2024, thanks to government funding.
Stoptober 2026
Smokers looking to quit this Stoptober can make the most of free expert support in their local area, including from a mobile stop-smoking unit touring West Sussex. The mobile unit is one of a range of services offered by Smokefree West Sussex. Staffed by trained ‘Quit 4 Wellbeing’ stop-smoking advisors, it offers on-the-spot advice, free Quit Kits* and information about further support available to help people stop smoking.
Suzie from Littlehampton is one of the thousands of residents who have successfully quit smoking with support from Smokefree West Sussex. She said: “After 53 years of smoking, I never thought I’d be able to quit. When I was diagnosed with lung cancer just two weeks into my quit attempt, the support from Quit 4 Wellbeing became even more important. My advisor helped me through every challenge and tailored support to how I was feeling, especially during treatment and recovery. I’m incredibly proud to be smoke-free and, if I can do it, there is hope for anyone who wants to quit.”
Available support includes:
- Quit 4 Wellbeing – a specialist countywide stop-smoking service offering face-to-face and telephone support.
- The Smokefree app – a digital stop-smoking service available to West Sussex residents.
- Local West Sussex Wellbeing teams, run by district and borough councils, offer support to improve health and wellbeing, including help to stop smoking, manage weight, become more active, and reduce alcohol consumption.
Free support
Residents can access support free of charge and do not need a referral.
Councillor Ian Davey, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “There’s never been a better time to quit smoking. As we work towards a smoke-free future, our local services are here to support anyone who wants to stop smoking for good. Evidence shows that people who stay smoke-free for 28 days are five times more likely to quit for good, and their chances of success increase even further with support. By bringing support closer to residents through our mobile unit and a range of accessible services, we hope more people like Suzie will take that first step towards becoming smoke-free.”
Find out more
For more information about Smokefree West Sussex visit the website here or call 0330 222 7980.
The mobile stop-smoking unit will continue to visit communities across West Sussex throughout the year, helping residents access expert advice and support closer to home. Upcoming dates and locations are regularly updated online.
*Smokefree West Sussex is offering free Quit Kits while stocks last. Find out more: https://www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/smoking/free-quit-kit
