Stoptober is the national stop smoking campaign that encourages people who smoke to quit during October. If you can stay smokefree for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
Smoking remains the biggest cause of preventable illness and death, but it is never too late to stop. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and support is available every step of the way.
Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale offers free, personalised support to help you quit. Their trained advisors can provide:
• Expert NHS stop smoking advice
• Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
• Free vapes
• Access to stop smoking medications
• Ongoing one-to-one support
Their friendly team will work with you to find the quit method that works for you. Contact them on 0800 612 0011 or visit their website: NHS Stop Smoking Service – Yorkshire Smokefree
The benefits of quitting start almost immediately and continue to grow over time. Stopping smoking can improve your breathing, increase your energy levels, and reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. It also helps protect your family, friends and pets from second-hand smoke and saves you money.
Many people make several attempts before they quit smoking for good. Every quit attempt helps to learn what works for you and brings you one step closer to becoming smokefree.
With the right support, you are three times more likely to succeed. This Stoptober, why not take a step towards a healthier, smokefree future?
