Smokers who have made it their New Year’s resolution to stub out their habit in 2012 can log on to a live webchat with an NHS stop smoking advisor to get about tips about how to quit.

Over the last few years the local stop smoking service has helped thousands of people to quit and staff at NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds stop smoking service will be live online from 11am to noon on Friday to give advice, explain what the service can offer and even book someone’s first appointment.

To take part people need to log on to bradford.nhs.uk/get-involved/webchats/all-your-quit-smoking-questions-answered/ ask their question, and they will get a reply from the stop smoking advisors.

Lorraine Bradbury, of the stop smoking service, said: “The webchat is a great way for people to ask any questions about how to quit and what kind of help and support is available in their local areas.

“New Year is always a good opportunity to get help to stop smoking. We know that two-thirds of all smokers want to stop one day so we would encourage people to get in touch, via the webchat or our phone and text service, to get free, friendly and expert advice to help them achieve their goal of becoming a non-smoker.

“Stopping smoking is the best thing anyone can do to improve their health – no matter how long they have smoked for.”

If smokers think it is too difficult to stop on their own there is plenty of free, effective, support for people living and working in Bradford and Airedale.

Clinics are available during the day and evening, in a range of venues, including supermarkets and libraries.

Smokers who want to stop can visit their GP surgery, drop-in to sessions at dentists and pharmacists or receive regular one-to-one support from the NHS stop smoking service.

All provide confidential advice, the latest treatments including nicotine replacement therapy and regular contacts to help people stay stopped.