Stoptober is back, and there’s no better time to quit smoking. Over the years, more than 2.5 million people have used this campaign to take the first step to being smoke-free.
This October, we’re encouraging smokers across Barnet, Camden, Islington, Haringey and Enfield to join thousands of others in quitting for 28 days. If you can quit for Stoptober, it can make you five times more likely to quit for good…!
Over 5 million adults in England still smoke, and smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death – it’s responsible for 64,000 deaths each year.
By quitting, you can drastically improve your health, and you’ll notice positive changes like moving more easily, breathing better, and even saving money.
Local support in North Central London
We know quitting can be hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. There are a wide range of free, tailored support services to help you through every step of your quit journey. Here’s how to get started in your local area:
Camden & Islington
The Breathe Stop Smoking Service provides free, confidential advice to anyone who lives, works, or studies in Camden or Islington. Their expert advisors offer personalised, flexible methods to help you quit, whether through one-to-one sessions or over the phone.
• Call 020 3633 2609 or visit Breathe Stop Smoking to book a session.
Haringey
In Haringey, One You Haringey offers a 12-week programme that includes one-to-one support from trained health and wellbeing coaches. With their guidance and nicotine replacement therapy, you’ll have three times the chance of quitting compared to doing it on your own.
• Find out more and self-refer at One You Haringey.
Barnet
If you’re in Barnet, the local Stop Smoking Service is here to help. Offering personalised advice from trained advisors, they can guide you through your quit journey.
• Visit Barnet Stop Smoking Service to get started.
Enfield
You can access help through the fantastic Stop Smoking London. They offer support seven days a week through their helpline at 0300 123 1044, where experienced advisors will guide you through your quit journey.
• For more details, visit Stop Smoking London.
Support Beyond Stoptober
Alongside local services, Stoptober offers a variety of free quitting tools to keep you on track. These include the NHS Quit Smoking app, daily email support, and even a Facebook support group. For those interested in vaping as a method of quitting, Stoptober also provides expert advice and resources on how to make this work for you.
Take the first step to a healthier, smoke-free life this Stoptober! With the right support, you can quit – and stay quit.
For more information, visit the Better Health Quit Smoking website or search ‘Stoptober’ online.