Smokers in Warwickshire encouraged to join Stoptober

Warwickshire residents are being encouraged to join Stoptober.

Stoptober runs throughout October and Warwickshire County Council and partners are looking to remind residents of the 'positive changes of quitting smoking'.

Stoptober encourages people to quit smoking for 28 days.

Cllr Les Caborn, portfolio holder for adult social care and health said: “Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, not only can it help you reduce your risk of a heart disease but it can also improve your lung function.

"This is especially important, given the challenges of Covid-19.

"Whether you are healthy now or already unwell from smoking, stopping smoking can reduce your risk of severe Covid-19 symptoms, transform your life and save your pocket.

“We are committed to supporting our residents to help them quit smoking, and dedicated advice and information can be accessed through our website Quit4Good.co.uk or through a smoking advisor.”

There are a range of support services across Warwickshire to help people.

The Warwickshire website Quit4Good.co.uk holds information, tips and service details for residents.

Pregnant women and families have access to a specialist team of experienced stop smoking in pregnancy (SSiP) advisors.

This Quit4Baby team understand the challenges of going smoke free and will provide a confidential service to help pregnant smokers, partners and their families stop smoking.

The team can provide free support for as long it's needed.

The SSiP advisors can also offer access to nicotine replacement therapy which includes products like patches, mouth sprays, inhalators and gum which are free during pregnancy and can help cope with cravings.

For more information about Warwickshire’s stop smoking services, go to: quit4good.co.ukFor those who are pregnant, they can access the dedicated Stop Smoking in Pregnancy service at: quit4baby.co.uk or by calling or texting 07917 227 004 or by emailing: [email protected]