Stoptober 2025
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
Whether you’ve attempted to quit before, been thinking about it for a while, or are only just considering stopping, we can help. There are lots of different support options and tools available, so you can find the right way to quit for you.
What happens when you quit?
Your body starts repairing the day you stop smoking and benefits build over time. Quitting not only improves your respiratory health but also your mental wellbeing. You should also see a healthy improvement to your bank balance!
Did you know?
After just 20 minutes of not smoking, your pulse rate will be starting to return to normal.
After 48 hours all harmful carbon monoxide will have been flushed out of your blood.
After 1 year your chances of a heart attack have halved compared with a smoker’s.
Ways to quit
Many people try to quit smoking with willpower alone, but it’s much easier with the right help. There are lots of different support options available, and you can try a combination that works for you.
Better Health tools
Better Health has a range of content and tools to help smokers make a successful quit attempt, all of which can be accessed at www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking.
NHS Quit Smoking app
Get the free NHS Quit Smoking app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Based on a 28-day programme, it helps you:
- Track progress
- See money saved
- Get daily support
Better Health Quit Smoking website
Find NHS-trusted advice, support and quit smoking benefits on the Better Health Quit Smoking website available here.
Free Personal Quit Plan
Answer a few simple questions to find the right support for you in a free Personal Quit Plan.
Get your plan here.
Smokefree Quit Smoking Support Group
Join the friendly and supportive Smokefree Quit Smoking Support Group on Facebook and connect with over 50,000 members also giving up smoking.
