Rise in smoke-free drop-in clinics for Stoptober

Monday, 14 September 2015 00:00

Access to drop-in clinics for smokers looking to quit is on the rise in time for this year's Stoptober campaign.

People are being encouraged to kick the habit and join the annual 28 challenge in October - which has seen some success since it launched three years ago in the UK.

Public Health runs the Quit4You service - offering free advice and support with weekly clinics across the Island.

Anita Imberger is the health psychologist and clinical lead - she explains what extra help is available:

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