Make a change
Most of us already know that smoking harms our health. You may have already thought about cutting down or even tried to quit before.
The good news is that no matter how old you are or how many years you’ve been smoking, it’s never too late to quit.
If you feel ready to give it a go, with the right support, treatment and guidance, you can do it!
Why is quitting so tough?
- nicotine is very addictive, and your body becomes dependent on it. That’s why smoking is now considered a chronic illness, like diabetes or heart disease
- the habit of smoking is hard to break. Smoking becomes part of your life and goes hand in hand with daily activities. For example – you might smoke when you have a coffee, walk the dog or go out socially. Changing these habits can be hard
And it’s not just smoking cigarettes, using tobacco in other forms like shisha, smokeless tobacco such as naswar and paan, or chewing tobacco is also harmful and addictive.
To quit smoking, you’ll need to tackle the addiction and the routine that goes alongside it.
Get support — it makes a big difference
You're 3 times more likely to successfully quit smoking with help from a community stop smoking service than if you try on your own.
You'll get:
- medical treatment to tackle your nicotine addiction
- personalised advice to help change your habits
- encouragement every step of the way
Our local stop smoking service in Stockport is ABL Health. Last year, they helped 636 people in Stockport quit smoking for good.
Real stories, real success
Find out how Jayne quit smoking with the support of ABL Health — and how you can too.
Jayne's story
Quit smoking after being referred to the A Better Life (ABL) programme by START.The vapes and weekly check-ins were invaluable. I haven’t touched a cigarette in months.
Start your journey to becoming smoke-free
Get in touch with us today. You don’t have to do it alone.