Tallaght women quit smoking thanks to free Irish Cancer Society ‘We Can Quit’ programme

A group of women from Tallaght are celebrating this week after completing a free programme called ‘We Can Quit’ which aims to help women quit smoking together.

In total, 12 women from the area successfully completed the course, held in the Fettercairn Community Centre, and 10 women have completely quit smoking.

The women commenced the free 12-week programme in February. They attended weekly group sessions and one to one support meetings as well as receiving 12 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to the value of €450 free of charge.

The programme was open to female smokers over the age of 18 years and living in the Tallaght area.

Rachel Burke, Community Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society said: “We would like to congratulate all of the local women who have completed We Can Quit – it is a fantastic achievement which will have a positive impact on their lives, and those of their families. “

“We Can Quit offers women support to take on and succeed on their quitting journey. Through the programme, women can access a friendly and supportive network of like-minded women who really understand what they are going through. Together, the women in We Can Quit help each other to quit smoking for good.”

We Can Quit is an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society and in partnership with the HSE, Fettercairn Community Health Project, South Dublin County Partnership, South Dublin County Council and Rossfield Pharmacy.

To find out more about We Can Quit or to register your interest for the next course, visit the Irish Cancer Society’s website www.cancer.ie/we-can-quit or contact Rachel Burke  rburke@irishcancer.ie or call  01 2316 669.