Stoptober – there’s no better time to quit

October 4, 2022

Throughout the month of October we will be recognising Stoptober which encourages smokers to quit smoking.

Smoking has many negative impacts on health and wellbeing including:

Smoking is the nation’s no.1 killer
One in two long-term smokers will die from a smoking-related illness.
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. It is the leading cause of lung cancer, respiratory disease and heart disease as well as numerous cancers in other organs including lip, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney, stomach, liver and cervix.
Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and dementia.
Second hand smoke is dangerous for anyone exposed to it, especially children who breathe faster and have less well developed lungs, airways and immune systems.

Benefits of stopping smoking:

You can save money – around £250 a month and £3,000 a year.
Your sense of taste will return and you will enjoy the taste of food more.
Your breathing and general fitness will improve.
The appearance of your skin and teeth will improve.
You’ll be more confident in social situations because you won’t smell of stale smoke any more.

Want to quit smoking?

You can access a stop smoking service by:

For further information please click here.