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Stopping smoking is one of the best
things you will ever do for your health.
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.

Download the free NHS
Quit Smoking app
The app allows you to:
• Track your progress
• See how much you’re saving
• Get daily support
• Keep on top of your cravings
• Nominate a Quit Buddy

Find your local Stop Smoking Service
With the expert help offered by a free local
Stop Smoking Service you’re 3 times as
likely to quit for good.
Find your nearest local Stop Smoking Service
by visiting the Quit Smoking page on the
Better Health website.

Stop smoking aids
Stop smoking aids can help you manage nicotine
cravings and other tobacco withdrawal symptoms.
Speak to your GP, community
pharmacist or stop smoking
adviser for advice on the
different treatments available.

Get extra support
Additional support is available to help you
quit and stay smokefree. This includes:
• Daily email support
• An online community on Facebook of others
going through the same thing
• The free National Smokefree Helpline
(0300 123 1044)
Search Better Health Quit Smoking for details
on accessing the above support options.

Quitting tips
There are lots of helpful tips to help you succeed.
These include listing your reasons to quit, using stop
smoking aids and avoiding your smoking triggers.
Find out some more tips on the Better Health website.
Make sure you throw away all of your cigarettes before
you start. Remember there is never ‘just 1 cigarette’.
You can do it!
Search Better Health Quit Smoking or visit
www.nhs.uk/betterhealth