Help Me Quit: New app to support smokers in Wales quit for good
A new app offering free and personalised support to help people quit smoking for good is being rolled out across Wales.
The Help Me Quit app, developed by Public Health Wales, aims to provide flexible digital support for people who want to stop smoking, including those who may not want to use traditional stop smoking services.
The app launches on No Smoking Day (Wednesday 11 March 2026), a national campaign that encourages people to take the first step towards a healthier, smokefree life.
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease amongst adults over 35 in Wales, accounting for an average of 3,845 deaths each year and more than 17,000 hospital admissions, according to Public Health Wales.
While smoking rates have declined, many people still attempt to quit without support, despite evidence showing that using specialist NHS stop smoking services gives people their best chance of quitting for good.
The new app offers evidence-based support that people can use 24/7, and it signposts users to specialist Help Me Quit services for further support. Users can set a quit date, log if they smoke and when, record motivations and track progress over time.
It also includes built-in tools showing money saved and health improvements since quitting, alongside motivational content such as videos to manage cravings and triggers.
“This new app gives people in Wales a powerful new tool to help them stop smoking,” explained Chris Emmerson, Consultant in Public Health, Public Health Wales.
“We know many smokers want to quit, but many try on their own without support.
“The Help Me Quit app brings evidence-based behavioural support directly into people’s hands—whenever and wherever they need it. We are delighted to launch the app on No Smoking Day, a time when so many people are motivated to make a positive change to improve their health.”
Jim McManus, Executive Director of Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Wales, added: “The app complements our existing Help Me Quit services and provides a simple starting point for anyone thinking about stopping. Whether someone wants to quit today, next week or is just exploring their options, the app guides them every step of the way.
“If users need extra help, the app makes it easy to connect directly with our dedicated stop smoking advisors.”
This launch supports Public Health Wales’ wider call to make healthy choices easier in everyday life. Creating environments where tobacco and vaping products are less visible, less appealing and no longer seen as a normal part of daily life helps people who are trying to quit and prevents future generations from starting.
The Help Me Quit app is available on helpmequit.wales, or via Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on campaign posters and partner materials.
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