No Smoking Day THE DAY YOU START TO STOP

MARCH 11th

Let’s face it, there’s lots of reasons why it’s a good idea to stop smoking. Over time your health deteriorates and your wallet feels the burn too. But even though quitting won’t be the easiest thing you’ll ever do, we reckon it will be up there with the best.

Whatever your reason, thinking carefully about your motivation and reminding yourself during your quit, can really help you through the tough time.

Why quit smoking?

1 month – £255: Premiership football tickets / a weekend break

1 year - £3,102.50: a new kitchen / holiday of a lifetime

A WEALTHIER YOUAfter…

1 Day – £8.50: two movie rentals / download a new album 1 week – £59.50: a family cinema trip/ a meal for two

*Figures based on a 20-a-day smoker paying £8.50 per packet of 20 cigarettes

Quick quit tips

Get supportTell your family, friends and doctor you're quitting - they can help you.

20 minutesYour heart rate and blood pressure return to normal 8 hours

8 HoursNicotine and carbon monoxide start to leave your body and oxygen levels return to normal.

24 HoursYour heart rate and blood pressure return to normal 8 hours

A HEALTHIER YOU

48 HoursNicotine has been eliminated from your body and your sense of smell and taste both improve.

3 - 9 monthsAny coughs, wheezing and breathing problems are reduced as your lungs repair.

2 - 12 weeksExercise becomes easier and your breathing improves.

1 yearYour risk of

coronary heart disease

is now half that of a smoker.

• INCREASE your chances of quitting with the help and support of your local

Stop Smoking Service

• FREE behavioural support and access to treatment (prescription charge applies)

• Drop in clinics & 1-1 appointments Ring for advice, appointments or more

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Freephone 0800 328 6297