Thousands of smokers will take on the Stoptober challenge this October, will you be one of them?
Whether you have tried to stop smoking before or are considering quitting for the first time, free local support is available to help you overcome cravings, stay motivated and become smoke-free for good.
It’s never been easier to quit with our free, friendly stop smoking service – with so much support and help available.
Did you know? You’re three times more likely to quit for good with us.
What we offer…
- Face-to-face support and advice
- Phone calls/texts to check in with you
- Vape starter kit, with a 12-week supply of salts
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy, such as nicotine patches and gum
- Varenicline – prescribed medication to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
You can use more than one of these paths.
To find out more, discover a support venue near you or self-refer, visit: www.nelincs.gov.uk/stop-smoking
Call: (01472) 325500, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm, except bank holidays
Email: wellbeingservice@nelincs.gov.uk
If face-to-face isn’t for you, the council also offers…
- Free six-month premium access to the Smoke Free app to set goals, track progress and stay motivated, with expert advisors on hand 24/7.
- The newly-launched Switch2Vape programme is a light-touch approach where you can apply for your vape starter kit online to help you make the switch from cigarettes to vaping – a proven better alternative for your health. Set yourself a 28-day challenge and order your free four-week vape starter kit straight to your door. Visit https://my.nelincs.gov.uk/s/flow/Switch_vape to apply today.
If you stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is never too late to quit smoking. Your body will start healing the day you quit smoking.
Did you know?
- After 2 days of not smoking, a harmful gas called carbon monoxide will have left your blood.
- After 12 weeks of not smoking, blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better.
- After 9 months of not smoking, your lungs will be working better and you’ll be breathing easier.
Councillor Nige Oliver, portfolio holder for health, wellbeing and adult social care, said: “Stoptober is a fantastic opportunity for anyone thinking about quitting smoking to take that first step towards a healthier future. We know that stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, bringing benefits almost immediately and significantly reducing the risk of serious illnesses in the long term.
“Quitting can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone. With so much local support available, all for free, I would encourage anyone who smokes to make this Stoptober the month they quit for good.”
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