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September 5, 2024

Stoptober 2024 - get ready to stop smoking this Stoptober

 

  • Stop smoking for the 28 days of Stoptober and you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
  • Over 2.5 million people have quit smoking with Stoptober – join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October.
  • Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop there are almost immediate improvements to your health.
  • It’s never too late to quit smoking. Even if you’ve tried quitting before, give it another go this Stoptober.
  • There’s no need to go it alone – it’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.
  • Getting free expert support from your local stop smoking service is proven to give you the best chance of quitting successfully. Some are now able to offer free vape starter kits too.
  • Better Health offers a range of free quitting support including the NHS Quit Smoking app, a 28-day email programme, a local stop smoking service look-up tool, as well as advice on stop smoking aids including information on how vaping can help you quit smoking. For more information visit: http://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking