Make 2025 the Year You Quit Smoking
A new year is a fresh start. If you smoke, it’s the perfect time to quit. Smoking harms your health and costs a lot of money. Every year, it causes 80,000 deaths in the UK.
Most smokers want to quit, but many don’t know where to start.
Trying to stop without help – relying on willpower alone – is the least effective way. You don’t have to do it alone. With support, you are much more likely to succeed.
Why Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking has huge benefits for your health. And these start almost right away:
- 20 minutes: Your pulse returns to normal.
- 8 hours: Oxygen levels rise, and harmful carbon monoxide levels drop by half.
- 2 days: Your lungs start to clear, and your senses of taste and smell improve.
- 3 days: You breathe easier, increasing your energy levels.
- 3 months: Your lungs work better, and you cough and wheeze less.
- 1 year: Your risk of a heart attack is cut in half.
- 10 years: Your risk of lung cancer is half that of a smoker.
The Financial Benefits
Quitting smoking doesn’t just help your health. It also helps your wallet. The average smoker can save around £2,500 a year by quitting. Think about what you could do with that extra money.
Free Help to Quit
Quitting is easier with support. NHS Better Health offers free tools to help you:
- Quit Smoking App: Track your progress, save money, and get daily tips.
- Personal Quit Plan: Answer a few quick questions to get a plan that works for you.
- Stop Smoking Services: Get free expert help near you. Some services even offer free vape starter kits.
- Daily Emails: Get advice and encouragement sent straight to your inbox.
- Vaping Info: Learn how vaping can help you quit smoking.
Take the First Step
It’s never too late to quit smoking. The right tools and support can help you succeed. Visit NHS Better Health Quit Smoking for free advice and tools.
This year, make a change. Quit smoking and enjoy a healthier, happier life. You can do it!