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 2025 and there’s never been a better time to quit!
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.
That’s why 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.
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When 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
What we offer
You are up to three times more likely to succeed with specialist support.
However long you have smoked for and whatever your circumstances, Smokefree Norfolk can provide support for your quit attempt.
Our services includes:
- Personalised support from a Stop Smoking Coach to identify the best way for you to quit
- Help to set a quit date, get started and keep going
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitoring to help you track the progress you are making
- Access to community support and apps
We also provide:
- A free course of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products
- A starter kit of e-cigarette supplies
- An invitation for friends/family to join sessions to support you
- Support to address difficulties, such as if you lapse

Free 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.
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Ready to Change
Be a healthier you this year and get started with Ready to Change. Make positive changes to your life, whether it's eating healthily, drinking less, quitting smoking or moving more.
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We will help you to succeed.