Vaping has become the most popular tool for smokers looking to quit. But what happens when someone wants to stop using e-cigarettes?
Kate Abbitt, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Teladoc Health UK, explains how our team supports people in their journey to quit vaping safely.
It’s important to remember that vapes are significantly less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes because they don’t involve burning tobacco. In fact, evidence shows that e-cigarettes are around 95% less harmful to health than smoking. While some people are happy to vape long-term, others want to stop—sometimes as soon as possible. That’s where we step in.
At Teladoc Health UK, we offer a one-off consultation for anyone ready to stop vaping. Our priority is always to help you avoid returning to smoking. In line with NICE guidance, we encourage people to continue vaping for as long as it prevents them from going back to cigarettes.
During your consultation, we will:
Explore your reasons for wanting to stop vaping.
Provide accurate information and reassurance, correcting any myths or misinformation.
Assess your risk of relapse to smoking.
Tailor guidance to your needs, including whether a gradual or abrupt approach to quitting is best for you.
We also emphasise that if at any point you feel at risk of going back to smoking, it’s okay to resume vaping or use another form of nicotine replacement therapy. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.
For more information on using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, visit the NHS website: Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking.
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