A message from Merton Public Health Team, London Borough of Merton.
Let’s Quit Smoking Together This Stoptober
Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on the 23,384 people in Merton who still smoke to join the millions who have quit successfully through the campaign.
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death, but quitting brings immediate and long-term health benefits. The good news is that if you stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good.
Why Quit?
Many people think smoking helps them cope with stress, but evidence shows that quitting smoking can actually improve mental wellbeing, lift your mood and reduce anxiety. This Stoptober, we’re encouraging people to break free from the cycle of stress and smoking and discover the benefits of a smoke free life.
Quitting smoking does not just improve your own health and wellbeing. When you stop smoking, your family benefits too. You can help protect loved ones from second-hand smoke, spend more time with those who matter most, and save money that can be used on other priorities.
Free Support Is Available
Stopping smoking is much easier when you have the right support. There are a range of free tools and services available to help you quit in Merton, including:
- Everyone Health’s 12-Week Programme: Personalised guidance and coaching, along with nicotine replacement or vapes.
- Swap to Stop: A free vape starter kit for 12 weeks to help transition to being a non smoker (delivered with 12 weeks support via Everyone Health)
- The Smokefree App: 12 weeks of one to one advice and support, along with medication, this option now also has prescription medication (Varenicline/Cytisine).
- Catch 22; A service tailored to support children and young people
- Allen Carr’s Easyway: A globally renowned behavioural therapy method that is delivered via seminars in Merton. (this is free for Merton employees if you use the civic centre postcode SM4 5DX when signing up).
Take the First Step This Stoptober
Whether this is your first attempt or your tenth, Stoptober is a great opportunity to quit smoking with the support of millions of others taking part across the country.
Start your 28-day quit journey today and take a positive step towards a healthier, smoke free future.
Together, let’s make this Stoptober your successful quit attempt.
(‘Stoptober’ is the name for the national stop smoking campaign that runs annually in October.)