AND THERE’s More

Smokefree app

Right for you if you want support at your fingertips. See how much money you’re saving with the savings calculator.

Get tips to help you combat cravings.

Search Stoptober in the iTunes app store or Google Play store.

Social mediaRight for you if you’re always checking your social feeds. Swap tips with others who are quitting. Support and advice on Facebook Messenger at any time of the day.

EmailRight for you if you’d like to stay focused with daily information and motivational support.

Search Stoptober to sign up.

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QUITTING SMOKING IS EASIER WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT

stoptober is back and it can help you go smokefree

THE NHS IS GOING Smokefree

Smoking is England’s biggest killer and people who smoke are more likely to need hospital treatment. So hospitals are a good place for smokers to get the support they need to quit.

The NHS is committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives. So if you smoke, you can expect a member of your clinical team to talk to you about staying smokefree while you’re in hospital and getting the right support to help you stop for good.

WHAT IS A Smokefree NHS?

There are three key things that will make the NHS completely smokefree:

Staff starting conversations about smoking with their patients.

Stop smoking support, offered on site, or referral to local services.

No smoking anywhere on NHS property including the grounds.

STOPTOBER Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but relying on willpower alone (going ‘cold turkey’) is the least effective way to stop. You can boost your chance of success by getting some support. From stop smoking aids to expert face-to-face help and digital tools, Stoptober can help you choose the support that’s right for you.

Stoptober is the 28-day stop smoking challenge that’s already helped thousands of people to quit smoking. It’s a great time to quit, not only because NHS Trusts across England are going smokefree, but also because stopping smoking for 28 days means you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

Search Stoptober and get your free Personal Quit Plan.

Stoptober support

Face-to-faceYou could benefit from talking to a trained advisor and give yourself the best chance of quitting successfully. Expert support that’s matched to your specific needs. Local and accessible.

Ask your pharmacy team or speak to your doctor or nurse. You can also search Stoptober to find your local Stop Smoking Service.

Stop smoking aids Stop smoking aids can help with managing nicotine cravings. You can mix and match different aids to meet your needs. Nicotine replacement therapy products can be purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy. They are most effective when used in combination – an all-day patch together with a fast-acting option such as an inhaler or lozenges. Ask your pharmacist for advice.

E-cigarettes are available in vape shops, some pharmacies and other outlets. E-cigarettes aren’t risk free but they are at least 95% less harmful than cigarettes. They can be particularly effective when combined with face-to-face support.

Some stop smoking medicines are only available on prescription. Talk to your GP or stop smoking advisor to find out more.

Search Stoptober for more information and advice on stop smoking aids.