It’s Stoptober! This October, join Stoptober, England’s national 28 day stop smoking challenge! It’s a positive, supportive campaign encouraging smokers to make a quit attempt this month.
Why October?If you can go 28 days smoke free, you are 5× more likely to quit for good, that’s why tens of thousands of people join the challenge each year.
What quitting can do for you:
Your heart rate starts improving within 20 minutes. Carbon monoxide levels drop within hours. Taste and smell get sharper soon after. Your lungs start repairing within weeks. Your risk of heart attack and cancer drops over time.Plus, many people save lots of £££ by quitting!
You don’t have to do it on your own, there’s free support to help you every step of the way:
The NHS Quit Smoking app – track your progress & see how much you’ve saved.
Daily emails & text support.
Online personal quit plan.
Supportive communities & tools designed to keep you motivated.More resources & tips online at: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
It doesn’t matter if you’ve tried before, now is the perfect time to try again. Every attempt gets you closer to quitting for good!
Let’s make this Stoptober a turning point! Whether it’s day 1 or day 28, every smoke free day is a success.
