This document provides additional guidance to the existing Smoking Cessation Service Specification, reflecting new products and smoking cessation aids.

Smoking remains the biggest preventable cause of disease and premature death in Scotland. There is a need to adapt smoking cessation services as new smoking cessation aids and medications develop. The role of this document is to provide additional guidance to the existing Smoking Cessation Service Specification reflecting emerging products and smoking cessation aids. Please note, specific guidance on advice for pregnancy is provided in section 6. This document aims to support services in Scotland and to ensure a consistent approach across the country. The document outlines that services should respect the wishes of someone who smokes if they make an informed decision to use a vape to quit smoking.