Stoptober

Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign.

Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 75,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. The good news is, if you quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

Together, we can do this.

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How it works

This year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to quitting this October by exploring the free support available. We want aspiring quitters to know that we have their back and by taking part in Stoptober, they are more likely to succeed.

Alongside expert behaviour change support from your dedicated coach; you will also receive:

  • Free access to stop smoking aids such as, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
  • Free access to Vapes
  • Support to get prescription only medications (e.g. Cytisine and Varenicline).

If you’re struggling to quit smoking while pregnant, we can help you to quit. We work alongside GPs and midwives, with clinics in various midwifery units, to support you to quit smoking during your pregnancy and beyond.

  • 8 hours

    The carbon monoxide level in your blood will has halved. Your oxygen levels are recovering

  • 48 hours

    Your lungs have cleared of mucus. Your sense of taste and smell is improving

  • 72 hours

    It will now feel easier to breath because your bronchial tubes are relaxing

  • 2-12 weeks

    Your blood is pumping to your heart and muscles much better

  • 1 year

    Your risk of a heart attack has now halved compared to a smoker’s

  • 10 years

    Your risk of death from lung cancer has now halved compared to a smoker’s