Even after many years of smoking, it is still worth giving up. Older people can expect a range of benefits if they stop smoking, and many of these benefits can be seen quite quickly.

You are likely to

  • Be able to breathe easier
  • Fell better overall
  • Find that any existing heart and lung problems you have are less likely to become serious
  • Be less likely to have a stroke , heart or lung problems
  • Recover more quickly after an operation
  • Live longer

Organisation / Age UK Teesside
Street Name / Head Office: Dorothy Rose House, 190 Borough Road
Town / Middlesbrough
Postal Code / TS1 2EH
Phone / Helpline / 01642 805500
Fax / 01642 807004
E-Mail and Website /

Service Aims / Age UK Teesside is an organisation working with and for local older people developing and delivering service and activities in consultation with or in response the needs of people 50+ living in Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. Our aim is to promote wellbeing and independence ensuring later life is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
For Whom / Adults Aged 50+
Services Provided / Links to smoking cessation classes / sessions
Signposting, Information and Advice is available for a wide range of topics / local information.
Resources / Free publication guides are available on the following, relevant topics: Help with Health Costs/Healthy Living/Healthy Eating/Health Services/Useful Contacts. To order please call 0800 1696565.
Organisation / Life Store Middlesbrough
Street Name / 10 – 12 Centre Mall, The Mall
Town / Middlesbrough
Postal Code / TS1 2NR
Phone / Helpline / 01642 737884
E-Mail and Website /

Service Aims / Life Store is an exciting and unique concept in providing advice about many aspects of health in a contemporary and friendly environment.
For Whom / All
Services Provided / Access information in a range of settings, on touch screens, plasma screens, through being involved in events or demonstrations, as well as in small groups or one to one sessions.
Organisation / Specialist Stop Smoking Service
Phone / Helpline / Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland 0800 9524433
Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees 01642 635650
Service Aims / To support those who wish to give up smoking
For Whom / People who wish to give up smoking
Services Provided / For free support and advice for smokers wanting to give up, or for details on how to quit with others in a group
Organisation / NHS Free Smoking Helpline
Phone / Helpline / 0800 0224332

Service Aims / To support those who wish to give up smoking
For Whom / People who wish to give up smoking
Services Provided / For free support and advice for smokers wanting to give up, or for details on how to quit with others in a group