South Warwickshire GP Federation is encouraging people to quit smoking together this Stoptober with help from the free smoking cessation support and services provided by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council.
Stoptober is the annual nationwide campaign that helps millions of people in England to make a quit attempt. Evidence shows that if someone can stop smoking for 28 days, they are five times more likely to quit for good*.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things to do to improve personal health and wellbeing. It helps with breathing more easily, moving better, and saving money. This year’s theme, “let’s quit smoking together”, highlights the power of quitting alongside others and taking advantage of the free, confidential support available locally.
Anyone who lives, works, or is registered with a GP in Coventry or Warwickshire can access the following support through Smoke Free Coventry and Warwickshire:
- Up to 12 weeks of one-to-one help (face-to-face or virtual) with a specialist stop smoking practitioner
- Guidance on managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products
- Vape Quit Kits and stop smoking medication (for 18+ year olds only)
- Access to the Smoke Free App
Residents are encouraged to access this support at smokefreecw.co.uk and to set a quit date for 1 October, joining thousands of others across the country who will be stopping smoking at the same time.
Additional national support is available via the Stoptober campaign, including the NHS Quit Smoking app, daily email support, a Facebook community, and advice on quitting smoking with a vape. Simply search “Stoptober” online to find out more.
Find out more at smokefreecw.co.uk. Smoke Free Coventry and Warwickshire is funded by the UK Government.
*Source: GOV UK.