Text service to help smokers quit

Smokers will be able to receive help and support to quit the habit via text messages and emails. Public Health Minister Caroline Flint announced an expansion of NHS Stop Smoking Services on Tuesday, reports the BBC.

... "After registering a date by which they intend to quit, they will receive a series of supportive direct mail packs, text messages and call backs as they reach the key stages of the giving up process.

The programme can be tailored according to the needs of the individual so they can choose what communication they would like to receive - and change their quit date if needed.

Those who stop trying to quit, or who start smoking again will be encouraged to persevere and to set a new quit date. "

Similar services:

-- Text messages help smokers quit - The British Heart Foundation is launching a new weapon against smoking - sending supportive texts and e-mails to those trying to quit.

-- «Dare To Say No!» - «Osez Dire Non!» or «Dare to Say No!» is a text messaging campaign launched by the European Union, to warn teenagers about the dangers related to smoking and tobacco. Launched April 1st in most European countries, it will continue until 2004.

emily | 12:34 PM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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