People should be encouraged to make an informed decision about when to stop smoking, says NICE

NICE and Public Health England have published updated smoking cessation guidelines, which recommend prioritising high risk groups, such as women who are pregnant and people with mental health problems. The guidelines say that people should be asked about their smoking and encouraged to stop every time they see a health or social care worker. It also highlights the existing targets that stop smoking services should set, such as treating at least 5% of the estimated local population who smoke each year. The guideline includes evidence-based interventions that should be available to adults who smoke including: behavioural support, non- nicotine medications