AN ISLAND vape company is now offering a new stop smoking service available to anyone who wishes to stop smoking.

Local company Ape Vapes is running the campaign in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles, Isle of Wight.

With stores in Newport and Shanklin, Ape Vapes is a leading Isle of Wight vape company that stock a wide range of vape kits and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), as well as e-liquids and accessories.

They also stock starter kits, which are ideal for those looking to switch from smoking to vaping.

Isle of Wight County Press: Ape Vapes in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles Isle of Wight. Picture courtesy of Ape Vapes.Ape Vapes in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles Isle of Wight. Picture courtesy of Ape Vapes.

All Ape Vapes staff are National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) certified Stop Smoking Practitioners.

E-cigarettes are an effective way of quitting smoking due to their ability to deliver clean nicotine to satisfy cravings.

Studies released by Kings College London this year found that people who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking are over five times more likely to stop versus those who go cold turkey.

One of the main positives to vaping, as opposed to smoking, is that e-liquids contain ingredients found in foods and plants, compared to smoking which contains deadly toxins.

Isle of Wight County Press: Ape Vapes store in Shanklin High Street. Ape Vapes store in Shanklin High Street.

Vaping has a range of flavours to suit anyone’s tastes and does not have a lingering smell as smoking does.

Data from Public Health England (PHE) found that nearly half the population do not realise e-cigarettes are much less harmful than smoking.

PHE data also found that vaping is 95% safer than smoking, with vaping playing a crucial role in reducing the health burdens associated with smoking.

As part of Ape Vapes new stop smoking service, participants can receive:

  • A free vape kit for those who want to quit smoking.
  • Continued support throughout your smoke-free journey.
  • Advice on how to be successful with stopping smoking.
  • Vouchers for E-Liquid during the first three weeks.

Isle of Wight County Press: Ape Vapes store in St James Street, Newport.Ape Vapes store in St James Street, Newport.

The service is available to over 18s only, and Ape Vapes operates a Think 25 policy in its stores.

It takes around 30 minutes to get set up to start your stop smoking journey, so to find out more, visit an Ape Vapes store.