The QuitVape service in Guernsey, UK, which helps young people quit vapes, will end its pilot program at the end of this month. Launched this year. The six-month program targeted young people aged 12-18, with care leavers eligible to use the service until age 25. The project was launched by the Public Health Services in collaboration with Action for Children, against the backdrop of a local ban on the sale of vapes to minors from June 1, 2025.
Key Points at a Glance:
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End of Pilot Program: QuitVape service ends this month.
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Target Group: Young people aged 12-18; care leavers can use the service until age 25.
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Collaborators: Guernsey’s Public Health Services and Action for Children.
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Regulatory Background: Local ban on the sale of vapes to minors from June 1, 2025.
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Self-help Manual: 29 downloads reported; future service discussions ongoing.
Launch and Purpose of the QuitVape Pilot
December 29, 2025 – According to the BBC. The QuitVape service in Guernsey, UK. Which helps young people quit vapes, will end its pilot program at the end of this month.
QuitVape was launched this year as a six-month pilot project for young people aged 12 to 18. The service was launched by Guernsey’s Public Health Services in collaboration with the children’s charity Action for Children; care leavers could use the service until age 25.
New Vape Regulations in Guernsey
The report notes that the service was launched against the backdrop of new regulations in Guernsey prohibiting the sale of vapes to those under 18 from June 1, 2025.
Current Status and Impact of the Service
The Guernsey government stated that 9 people have downloaded the official self-help vape cessation manual and that discussions about future service delivery methods are ongoing. Alex Hawkins-Drew. The Deputy Director of Public Health. Said the pilot project enabled young people who wanted to quit vapes to access appropriate support, including self-help resources, face-to-face guidance, or more intensive interventions.
Positive Outcomes and Future Plans
Aaron Davies, Service Manager at Action for Children. Said the pilot showed the potential for positive changes in reducing vape use among participants.
