A better Medway

Quit for Two

Giving up smoking is one of the most important things you can do to improve your baby’s health, growth and development, as well as your long-term health.

A new midwife-led programme called Quit for Two is now available at all main hospitals in Kent and Medway.

Find out more about Quit for Two

Smokefree Families

Medway's Smokefree Families team can give you free support with quitting smoking any time after you have given birth up until your child is 2 years old.

Our specialist advisers are able to provide you with:

  • face-to-face support
  • telephone support
  • advice about managing cravings and stressful situations
  • nicotine replacement treatments that work best for you
  • vapes.

Quitting smoking is not always easy, but you're 3 times more likely to quit with our support than going it alone.

Make a referral 

If you would like help and support from the Smokefree Families team you can refer yourself using our online form.

You'll need to provide your:

  • name
  • date of birth
  • address
  • phone number
  • email address.

If you're a professional working with a patient or service user you can also use our online form to refer them to us. You'll need to provide:

  • the patient's or service user's details (including name, date of birth, address and contact details)
  • your name
  • your team name
  • your phone number
  • your email address.

Make a referral to Smokefree Families

What happens after

We aim to contact you by phone within 3 working days to discuss next steps.

If we're unable to reach you by phone, we may send you an email or letter.

More information

For more information about Smoke Free Families: