Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober!

Stoptober is back, and we’re encouraging all smokers in our community to take part. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke, and smoking remains the biggest cause of preventable illness and death, leading to around 75,000 deaths every year.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. The great news is that if you quit for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

While many people try to quit ‘cold turkey’, research shows that quit attempts are much more successful when using stop smoking support.

Free Tools and Support Available

This year’s Stoptober campaign is all about helping you succeed. A wide range of free quitting tools are available, including:

• The NHS Quit Smoking app
• The Personal Quit Plan
• Expert support from local stop smoking services
• A supportive Smokefree Facebook group
• Advice on aids such as nicotine-free medicines, nicotine replacement therapies and vaping