Take the steps to quit smoking for good and mark the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day this Wednesday 13 March 2024
Whilst smoking rates have reduced considerably compared to 40 years ago, there is still a long way to go to become a smoke free generation.
This No Smoking Day, Warwickshire County Council is promoting the well-known awareness day to encourage residents not to give up on quitting and make use of the variety of free stop smoking support available to across the county.
Smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England, with smokers also twice as likely to develop dementia. Cigarettes contain harmful chemicals which are bad for your brain, so smoking not only increases your risk of dementia, but one in two smokers will die early due to their smoking. This No Smoking Day is a reminder that quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.
Smokers can access support across Warwickshire by accessing the quit4good website, which explains where and how to access stop smoking services.
Support is also available through the NHS stop smoking app, providing daily support and tracking monitor progress.
Smokers can call 0333 005 0095 or text ‘QUIT’ to 60777 to access additional stop smoking support such as:
talking directly to stop smoking advisors either over the phone or video call
support via text messages
virtual support group
Pregnant people who smoke can receive dedicated advice from Warwickshire’s experienced and friendly advisors who are on hand to help beat the addiction with support and guidance. To find out more call 07917 227 004, email ssip@swft.nhs.uk or visit the Quit 4 Baby website.