Stoptober
Research has shown that if you quit for 28 days, you're five times more likely to quit for good.
Stoptober begins on 1 October 2024 and there’s never been a better time to quit!
Stoptober is a major annual event to encourage smokers to quit for 28 days in October, with the aim of stopping smoking permanently. Research has shown that if you quit for 28 days, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. Quitting is much easier when you get the right support. The least effective method is to try to quit unaided (going 'cold turkey'). You're three times more likely to quit with our free support than if you go it alone. By using the support that’s right for you, you’ll be boosting your chance of success.
Even if you’ve tried before, maybe more than once, you can still succeed. What you’ve already learned will help you reach your goal of becoming an ex-smoker.
Get startedWhen you stop smoking, good things start to happen
Regardless of how long you’ve been smoking for, whether it be 4 for 40 years, you will still experience these amazing improvements to your health after you quit.
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8 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood will has halved. Your oxygen levels are recovering
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48 hours
Your lungs have cleared of mucus. Your sense of taste and smell is improving
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72 hours
It will now feel easier to breath because your bronchial tubes are relaxing
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2-12 weeks
Your blood is pumping to your heart and muscles much better
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1 year
Your risk of a heart attack has now halved compared to a smoker’s
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10 years
Your risk of death from lung cancer has now halved compared to a smoker’s
How to quit with us
Our smoking cessation service provides one to one support with one of our health and wellbeing coaches.
We use a proven mix of encouraging behavioural support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help you to quit, and stay quit for good.
You are three times more likely to succeed by working with us than going it alone. Everything that we provide is completely FREE of charge!
Let us help!
If you need our help on your smoke-free journey, or for more information, get in touch below or call 0808 1643 202
Get in TouchSmoke free app
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Smokefree app is a 4-week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
Download AppFREE Support tools with Better Health!
FREE support tools are available on the Better Health - Quit Smoking webpage, including the NHS Quit Smoking app, daily email and SMS support, Facebook support group and the Personal Quit Plan.