Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober

‘Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober’ 

Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign. 

Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 75,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. The good news is, if you quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

Going ‘cold turkey’ is still the most common way that people attempt to give up, but quit attempts are successful more often when using quit smoking support.

That’s why this year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to quitting this October by exploring the free support available. We want aspiring quitters to know that we have their back and by taking part in Stoptober, they are more likely to succeed.

There’s a wide range of free quitting tools available, including the NHS Quit Smoking app, the Personal Quit Plan, expert support from local stop smoking services and a Smokefree Facebook support group. There's also lots of information about aids such as nicotine-free medicines, nicotine replacement therapies and vaping, available at Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS. Together, we can do this.

For local support contact Smoke Free County Durham by calling 0800 7722 0565 or visiting their website: Home - Smoke Free County Durham

Published on 25 September 2025