Abstract
Allen Carr's Easyway to quit smoking (ACE) is a drug free method for stopping smoking, which was first established in 1983. ACE involves a single session pharmacotherapy-free programme, which can be delivered in group therapy sessions. Its effectiveness has been shown in two randomised controlled trials, demonstrating comparable 6 month quit rates with a specialist stop smoking service (SSS) providing behavioral and pharmacological support6, and superior quit rates at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months compared to Quit.ie (an online Smoking Cessation service available in Ireland). It was added as a recommended stop smoking method by NICE in August 2022; recommendation 1.12.28.
East Sussex were one of 14 local authorities (LA’s) who commissioned ACE to deliver stop smoking support within their regions in 2024, in addition to, or as alternative treatment option for smokers within their community. However, evidence on how ACE works in the real world is lacking, whether it works for specific disadvantaged groups or the most deprived smokers is yet to be determined. This report is an independent research evaluation of this commissioned service, to determine how effective ACE is commissioned in this way in terms of uptake, engagement and effectiveness.
East Sussex were one of 14 local authorities (LA’s) who commissioned ACE to deliver stop smoking support within their regions in 2024, in addition to, or as alternative treatment option for smokers within their community. However, evidence on how ACE works in the real world is lacking, whether it works for specific disadvantaged groups or the most deprived smokers is yet to be determined. This report is an independent research evaluation of this commissioned service, to determine how effective ACE is commissioned in this way in terms of uptake, engagement and effectiveness.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 17 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 May 2025 |
Keywords
- smoking
- Nicotine
