Quit smoking with AI coach ‘Bella’ to quit for good

Quit with Bella is a free app which has an AI-powered personal stop smoking robo-coach. The coach, Bella, is able to talk in a completely natural way and allows the user to have a human-like conversation.

The app supports thousands of people to give up smoking around the world and has already been used across the West Midlands (Birmingham, Dudley and Solihull).

Bella uses knowledge from trusted sources, including expert advice and guidance and provides a personalised response to a variety of different situations for users.

The app is ready to provide support for up to 12 weeks. Users have the AI support as well as the option to speak to an advisor, should they wish to. They have access to free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), including vapes, posted to their home address to help with their quit. They can also join the Bella community to inspire and support others on their quit journey.

Councillor Keir Pedley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health at Walsall Council said: “We are delighted to offer the Quit with Bella app to Walsall residents. This provides a great opportunity to help residents quit in their own time and at a pace that suits them, providing 24/7 access to the AI-coach Bella.

“Further support is available including access to NRT and vapes. These, combined with expert support, can be used to help you quit for good, with the intention of moving away from vape use in the long-term.

“I encourage residents to download the app today and give quitting smoking a go, even if you’ve tried to quit before.”

Quit with Bella is available for those living, working, or registered with a GP in Walsall. Download the Quit with Bella app from the App Store or Google Play. For more information visit quitwithbella.com, email walsall.stopsmoking@nhs.net or call 0800 772 3872.