The Isle of Wight council is encouraging Islanders who smoke to take part in Stoptober, this October.
Stoptober is back for 2024 and we are calling on people who smoke, across the Island, to join 2.5 million other people across England who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.
Bryant: There are almost immediate improvements to your health
Simon Bryant, the Island’s director of Public Health, said,
“Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and it’s never too late to quit. When you stop smoking, there are almost immediate improvements to your health. If you quit smoking for a month, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.’’
”I would encourage anyone looking at giving up smoking to get involved during Stoptober and be part of the opportunity. It is never too late to stop smoking and Smokefree Island will offer support to quit throughout the year. When you stop smoking good things start to happen.’’
The benefits of quitting
Quitting smoking has many benefits, breathing easier, moving about more freely, and having more money to spend. Stoptober offers free tools to help you quit, including the NHS Quit Smoking app, daily email support, Facebook groups, information about quitting smoking with a vape and expert support from local stop smoking services such as Smokefree Island or search ‘Stoptober’.
For more information about the stop smoking services available across the Island, visit Smokefree Island, text QUIT to 66777, call 01983 642369, or email [email protected].
Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death.
You are not alone in your stop smoking journey to a better quality of life. Every year, around 1000 Isle of Wight residents set a quit date.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
