Stoptober 2022
Since it first launched 11 years ago, Stoptober has helped over 2.5 million people make a quit attempt. This year, the campaign is helping the nearly 6 million smokers in England build their confidence and give quitting a go.
“You’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober” is the focus for this year’s campaign.
This Stoptober join the thousands of people who are stopping smoking this October. You’ve got this! It’s never too late to quit – stopping smoking brings immediate benefits to health, including for people with an existing smoking-related disease.
We know we are stronger together – so this Stoptober join the thousands of people who have quit smoking with Stoptober and start moving and breathing more easily.
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Take a look below at some of the benefits to stopping smoking…
Physical Health Benefits To Stopping Smoking
Stopping smoking can significantly improve your health in ways you might not expect…
- After 20 minutes: Pulse rate starts to return to normal
- After 8 hours: Oxygen levels are recovering and harmful carbon monoxide in the blood is reduced by half
- After 48 hours: The body has flushed out all carbon monoxide, lungs start to clear out mucus and ability to taste and smell is improved
- After 72 hours: Bronchial tubes begin to relax, breathing becomes easier and energy levels increase
- After 2-12 weeks: Blood is pumping to the heart and muscles better because circulation has improved
- After 3-9 months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function increases by up to 10%
Mental Health Benefits To Stopping Smoking
Stopping smoking boosts mental health and wellbeing…
- Evidence shows that once people have got past the short-term withdrawal stage of quitting, they have reduced anxiety, depression and stress, and increased positive mood compared with people who continue to smoke
- For symptoms of anxiety and depression, stopping smoking is an effective as taking antidepressants. Just after 6 weeks of quitting, people start feeling happier as well as healthier.
Financial Benefits To Stopping Smoking
On average, smokers in England spend £38.59 on tobacco per week. Therefore, they could save…
- £38.59 per week,
- £167.22 per month,
- and £2006.68 per year from quitting smoking
Stoptober offers a range of free quitting support and advice; take a look below at what you could use to help yourself this October…
Find your online community…
You do not have to do it alone – join others going through the same thing in a friendly and supportive environment.Â
Click here to join the Quit Smoking Support Group on Facebook.
Get your free personal quit plan…
Answer three easy questions to find the combination of support that’s right for you to get your free personal quit plan.
Click here to get yours today.
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Get daily email support…
If you would like some extra support, you can sign up for 28 days of stop smoking advice and tips – delivered straight to your inbox.Â
Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app this Stoptober…
Use the NHS Quit Smoking app to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier. The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you’re savingÂ
- get daily support
Click here to download the app on the Apple App Store.
Click here to download the app on the Google Play Store.
Ways to Quit…
Many people try to quit smoking with willpower alone, but it’s much easier to go smoke-free with the right help. There are lots of support options available, try a combination that works for you.
Vaping to Quit Smoking…
Nicotine vapes can help you quit smoking and they are substantially less harmful than cigarettes. To learn more about vaping to quit smoking, click here.
Read Up on Stop Smoking Aids…Â
Stop smoking aids help you manage nicotine cravings and other tobacco withdrawal symptoms. To learn more about stop smoking aids, click here.
Find your local Stop Smoking Service…
Get free expert help from your local Stop Smoking Service and boost your chances of quitting by 3 times. Click here to find your local Stop Smoking Service.
Quitting Tips
You may have made a great decision to give up smoking. Here are some tips to help you succeed…
Once you have picked your quit date, remember to add it to your calendar.Â
- List your reasons to quit
- Tell people you’re quitting
- If you have tried to quit before, remember what worked.
- Use stop smoking aids
- Have a plan if you are tempted to smoke.
- List your smoking triggers and how to avoid them.
- Keep cravings at bay by keeping busy
- Exercise away the urge.
- Join the facebook page for advice and support
