# UK and Scottish local council smoking cessation initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-local-council-smoking-cessation-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-06T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Local authorities in England and Scotland have introduced various smoking cessation initiatives to support public health goals, often in alignment with the national ‘Stoptober’ campaign.

In Worcestershire, the ‘Smoke Free Homes’ service provides free, one-to-one support and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for children and young people aged 12 to 17. In Bracknell Forest, the council is promoting ‘Smokefreelife Berkshire’, which offers personalized quit plans and access to the ‘Quit with Bella’ digital app to combat high local smoking rates.

During the Stoptober period, Warrington Borough Council and LiveWire’s Smokefree Team are hosting drop-in events at locations such as Warrington Market, The Gateway, and Birchwood Shopping Centre to provide expert guidance. In North Northamptonshire, the council has relaunched its service as ‘The Quit Hub’, offering 12 weeks of behavioral support and home-delivered NRT to address a local smoking prevalence of 13.1%, which exceeds the national average.

In Scotland, NHS Lanarkshire is utilizing its ‘Quit Your Way’ service to provide confidential advice and free NRT, including patches, gum, and lozenges, to help residents achieve long-term smoke-free lifestyles.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Stoptober campaign launches to support smoking cessation in the UK

The Stoptober campaign is underway in the UK, with Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Lanarkshire offering free support and nicotine replacement therapies to help residents quit smoking.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stoptober-campaign-launches-to-support-smoking-cessation-in-the-uk

### 2026-09-30: UK local councils launch Stoptober smoking cessation support

Local councils in Warrington and North Northamptonshire are launching free support services and community events this October to coincide with the national Stoptober smoking cessation campaign.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-local-councils-launch-stoptober-smoking-cessation-support

### 2026-09-16: Worcestershire launches free smoking cessation service for youth

A new free service, Smoke Free Homes, has launched in Worcestershire to provide 12 weeks of one-to-one smoking cessation support for 12- to 17-year-olds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worcestershire-launches-free-smoking-cessation-service-for-youth

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Cite as: UK and Scottish local council smoking cessation initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-local-council-smoking-cessation-initiatives