Stoptober: It is always the right time to quit
Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, now is the perfect time to quit smoking. Make it to 28 days smoke-free and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Smoking can harm your health, your mood, your finances, and even put those around you at risk.
The good news is your body will start to heal almost immediately after you quit. Within just 20 minutes, your pulse rate will return to normal.
After 8 hours, harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide in your blood will have halved, making room for more oxygen to flow through your body.
And after 10 years, your risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of someone who still smokes.
Read more about the benefits of quitting smoking and how it can improve your health.
We're in this together
There’s no need to go it alone. With free tools, advice and support from the NHS and local services, quitting is easier than you think. We've got your back as you take on the challenge.
Where can I get help to quit smoking?
Quitting smoking is easier when you have a plan and the right support. The NHS offers a range of free resources, including a Personal Quit Plan, through their Better Health Platform.
Kick It is the free stop smoking service that is available to anyone who lives, works or studies in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
