Smoking
Our commitment as a smokefree campus and guidance for students wanting to quit.
As part of our commitment to a healthy and safe environment for everyone, UWE Bristol is a smoke free campus. This means that smoking and vaping is not allowed inside, or within ten metres of a university building.
If you wish to smoke or vape, you will need to move ten metres from university buildings.
About quitting
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to lower your risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke and various cancers. Quitting, and even just cutting back, leads to improved circulation, reduced blood clots and better oxygen levels in the blood.
Get prepared
To help set yourself up for success, start by identifying your reasons for quitting and set a firm quit date. Recognise your triggers, whether it’s stress or certain social setting and plan healthy alternatives to help break the habit.
Most importantly, if you slip up, don’t give up. Learn from it and keep going – every smoke-free day is progress.
Take a look at the services and support below to help you quit smoking and vaping.
Alternatives and medication
There are different types of medication available either on prescription or to buy from a pharmacy or supermarket. Speak to your GP or a Stop Smoking Service about what is best for you.
Examples include:
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): patches, gum, lozenges, microtabs, inhalators and nasal sprays
- Zyban tablets (bupropion)
Services
Your registered GP
Find your local GP and ask for advice and support on quitting smoking.
NHS Better Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Create a personal quit plan with NHS Better Health.
One You South Gloucestershire
Find a range of smokefree services, stop smoking alternatives and digital tools with One You.
Everyone Health
Your local Bristol Stop Smoking service offers free support to local people who are thinking of stopping smoking.
Stop smoking apps
The NHS offers a free mobile app, the NHS Quit Smoking app, to help individuals stop smoking. This app provides daily support, motivation, and practical advice to assist users on their journey to quit. It's available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
There are also many other free stop smoking apps available, just search the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to find one that suits you best.
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