Earn £120 for quitting smoking
Routine and Manual Workers can earn up to £120 (paid in non cashable vouchers) for quitting smoking.
Vouchers are awarded at the initial appointment, and at 4 and 12 weeks smoke free with CO verification.
This incentive has ran from 1st October 2024 to present in face-to-face clinics only.
As a service, we are committed to reducing health inequalities across County Durham. Research shows that people in certain job occupations, such as routine and manual working, are more likely to smoke. https://infogram.com/promoting-a-healthy-workforce-1h8n6m79odmj6xo?live
As a result, we have been funded to pilot a limited financial incentive for routine and manual workers where they can earn up to £120 for quitting smoking. This will be in the form of vouchers, increasing in amounts as the individual progresses throughout their quit journey. They will be rewarded at their initial appointment, 4 weeks smoke free, and 12 weeks quit.
People within this occupational demographic are more likely to experience high stress levels and unusual shift patterns, potentially reducing their access to support. Smokefree County Durham are working hard to address this by employing a dedicated Specialist Practitioner for this target group, setting up clinics across workplaces, and offering financial incentives.
Our financial incentive offer is available to those who work within a technical, craft, manual, service, routine or semi-routine occupation. We have used the NSMC to capture our definition – https://www.thensmc.com/resources/showcase/reaching-routine-and-manual-workers-want-stop-smoking
Due to new funding that our service received, specifically to further support this target group, the incentive is available for routine and manual workers as of 1st October 2024 to present.
Who is eligible?
Job Examples
- Motor mechanic
- fitter
- inspector
- plumber
- painter
- tool maker
- electrician
- gardener
- train driver
- postal worker
- machine operative
- security guard
- caretaker
- farm worker
- catering assistant
- receptionist
- sales assistant
- HGV driver
- van driver
- cleaner
- porter
- packer
- sewing machinist
- messenger
- labourer
- waiter/waitress
- bar staff
If your job occupation is not listed but you feel as if you should be eligible for the offer, please get in touch with us to discuss. We want to support as many people as we can.
Call us on 0800 772 0565, we’re available 9am – 5pm from Monday to Friday, minus bank holidays. You can email us at any time, we’ll get back to you within our working hours: hello@smokefreecountydurham.org.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the incentive?
Please call us on 0800 772 0565, or sign up for support via our website and our team then will then give you a call. Please let us know at this point if you believe you are eligible for the incentive, and our team will be happy to discuss accessing this alongside our support.
How will I receive my vouchers and where can I use them?
One4all gift vouchers can be used at several retailors (click this link for more information: One4all Multi-Store Gift Cards – Thousands of choices with one gift card).
You will receive a £20 voucher after you’ve attended your first appointment, a £40 voucher for your successful 4 week quit, and a £60 voucher at your final appointment when you successfully reach 12 weeks smoke free.
We will post physical vouchers out to you when you reach these milestones.
My voucher isn’t working – can I get another one?
Please contact the One4all gift voucher helpline: 03700844444
Can I claim the offer more than once?
No, this is a one-time incentive per client. However, if you need stop smoking support at any time then we’re here to support you with our usual free service that includes 1-1 support, free nicotine replacement therapy and access to legal vapes. You can receive our support again even if you have been with us before!
Can I rearrange my 4/12week appointments if needed, to receive the vouchers?
Yes, please contact admin directly on 0800 772 0565, we’ll then get this sorted for you.
Will my quit be CO verified?
This incentive is currently available for routine and manual workers accessing one of our face-to-face clinics in a GP surgery or community venue. In all our face-to-face clinics, your specialist practitioner will ask you to exhale into a CO monitor at appointments to verify your smokefree journey. Your quit will need to be CO verified (6ppm or less) at your 4 and 12 week appointments to receive the vouchers.
Who we can support
Our free programmes are available to:
Local Residents
Aged 12 and over
So if you meet the above, please contact us today and start your journey towards better health.