Quitting tips
Many people try to quit smoking with willpower alone, but it's much easier with the right help. There are lots of support options available, try a combination that works for you.
NHS Stoptober app
Stoptober is a 28-day stop smoking challenge. Download the free NHS Stoptober app (any time of year) to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.
The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you're saving
- get daily support
Other ways to quit
- Get your free personal quit plan
- Get daily email support - 28 days of stop smoking advice and tips
- Find your local stop smoking service
- Read up on smoking aids
- Want to talk to someone?
Call the free National Smokefree Helpline on 0300 123 1044 to talk to a trained adviser for advice and support.
Tips to Succeed
You have made a great decision to give up smoking. Here are some tips…
- Once you have picked your quit date, remember to add it to your calendar.
- List your reasons to quit.
- Tell people you're quitting.
- If you have tried to quit before, remember what worked.
- Use stop smoking aids.
- Have a plan if you are tempted to smoke.
- List your smoking triggers and how to avoid them.
- Keep cravings at bay by keeping busy.
- Exercise away the urge.
- Join the Facebook group for support and advice.
Good luck. Throw away all your cigarettes before you start. Remember, there is never “just 1 cigarette”. You can do it!
