New stop smoking service launches ahead of Stoptober

Shropshire Council’s Healthy Lives Service have launched a new stop smoking service ahead of the national Stoptober campaign which encourages smokers to join the thousands of others who are committing to quitting for the month of October and beyond.

Shropshire Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service is a comprehensive program designed to help residents quit smoking and lead healthier lives. The service has been made possible thanks to additional government funding and offers free, confidential support from specialist stop smoking advisors to help individuals on their journey to becoming non-smokers.

Stopping smoking is one of the most significant steps an individual can take to improve their health. Research demonstrates that stopping smoking can drastically reduce the risk of numerous health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and various forms of cancer. It is never too late to quit, and the benefits of stopping smoking can be felt almost immediately.

Shropshire Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service is available to:

• All tobacco smokers aged 12 years and over
• Individuals residing in Shropshire
• People registered with a Shropshire GP who seek support to quit smoking