Stop Smoking Service
NHS Newham
Smokefree
How to contact us
To find where your nearest advisor is and for more information about our FREE support:
Call us on Freephone:
0800 013 1673
or:
020 7059 6630
Email us
Further information
More ways to help you stop for good.
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Undoubtedly the best reason to stop smoking is because you want to, and you feel it's the right time to quit. You're less likely to succeed if you are just doing it because other people tell you to or you think you ought to.
What are the real benefits of stopping smoking?
Your health
Cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and strokes are just some of the diseases and conditions linked to smoking. Smoking has also been linked to blindness, dental problems and skin conditions to name but a few. It can also lead to fertility problems in both men and women.
You can start to feel the difference within a few days of stopping smoking. Breathing becomes easier, you will have more energy, and within a couple of weeks your circulation improves and walking becomes easier.
Freinds & Family
Those who live with a smoker are far more likely to develop lung cancer and other smoking related diseases. Children are particularly at risk.
Smoking while pregnant can cause premature birth and miscarriages and can also seriously harm the baby's physical and mental development.
Your bank account
A 20-a-day smoker can spend over £2100* on cigarettes. Now think about how much money you would be saving if you stop permanently or what you could spend that money on instead.
Most of this money goes to the rich tobacco companies and the tax man. Stopping smoking is one of the best ways of taking back control over your money.
* Based on average packet of 20 cigarettes costing £5.90.
Your looks
Smoking causes bad breath, wrinkles and stained teeth! It has been shown that smokers in their forties can have as many wrinkles as non-smokers in their sixties!
The smell of stale smoke tends to linger - not just on people's clothing, but on their hair, furniture, and cars.