Quit Your Way Orkney – Stop Smoking Service

Quit Your Way Orkney is your free, friendly, local stop smoking service. We support any Orkney resident to quit smoking in the way that works best for them.

With the support of a specialist stop smoking service and stop smoking medication you are 3 times more likely to quit smoking and remain a non-smoker than if you try on your own.

Get in touch with us by:

• Using the ‘Click To Be Contacted’ button at the top of this web page
• Phoning NHS Orkney Public Health Department on 01856 888084 or freephone 0800 0356344
• Sending an email to ork.quityourway@nhs.scot

You can also visit your local Community Pharmacy for free stop smoking support. Find your nearest community pharmacy HERE

Opening times:
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

We can be contacted for referrals and enquiries from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00.

Quit Your Way Orkney operates on an appointment basis and we will seek to ensure people’s appointments are at their preferred day / time.

The days and times when appointments are offered:

Monday: 09:00 – 18:30
Wednesday: 09:15 – 16:30
Thursday: 09:15 – 16:30

Services Offered

One to One Support
Smoking in Pregnancy
Telephone Support
Youth Services

If you have used our service before and returned to smoking we will support you with another quit attempt, without judgement.

The Quit Your Way Orkney specially trained stop smoking advisors provide a 12-week programme of support which includes:

• Help to develop a personal 12-week quit plan which includes planning for and setting a quit date
• Support to develop plans to change your behaviour and control cravings to help stop you returning to smoking
• Regular contact with a specialist stop smoking advisor for encouragement and advice on maintaining your quit
• Advice on using stop smoking medications to support your quit attempt
• Free access to a range of stop smoking medication
• Telephone, video call (using NHS Near Me) or in-person appointments