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.

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You're 5 times more likely to quit smoking for good.

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.

  • 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

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
  • Progress tracking
  • Access to community support and apps

We also provide:

  • A free course of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products
  • A free vape starter kit
  • An invitation for friends/family to join sessions to support you
  • Support to address challenges, such as managing cravings
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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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