Local NHS encourages smokers to quit smoking this Stoptober

Stoptober is back, encouraging smokers across and England, including mid and south Essex, to join others who have quit smoking successfully.

Now in its 13th year, the national Stoptober campaign aims to help the remaining 5.3 million smokers in England quit smoking. Research shows that if you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

Local support

Residents who live or work in Essex, Southend or Thurrock can access stop smoking support:

• Essex Stop Smoking Service provides help via Essex Wellbeing Service
• Southend Stop Smoking Service offers information through Everyone Health
• Thurrock Stop Smoking Service provides support with the Thurrock Health Trainer Service

Find out more about sessions offering information and advice:

The impact of smoking

Smoking is the single biggest cause of preventable ill health and death and is the leading cause of health inequalities in England.

In mid and south Essex, 11.1 per cent of adults aged 18 and over smoke, putting themselves at high risk of diseases including lung cancer and coronary heart disease.