This Stoptober, NHS Lincolnshire ICS is encouraging smokers to take part in the 28-day stop smoking challenge. Research shows that if you stop smoking for 28 days then you are five times more likely to stop smoking for good.

As part of Smokefree Lincolnshire, patients across the county can easily access stop smoking help through newly established NHS Tobacco Dependency Services (available for inpatients and pregnant women), in addition to the support provided (for all Lincolnshire residents) through the county council’s commissioned stop smoking services One You Lincolnshire. A smokefree life is possible and there has never been a better time to try quitting than right now.

Dr James Howarth, GP said:

“Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. Every year around 76,000 people in the UK die from smoking, with many more living with debilitating smoking-related illnesses.

“Smoking increases your risk of developing more than 50 serious health conditions. Some may be fatal, and others can cause irreversible long-term damage to your health. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing for you and your family.”

To get involved and find out more information simply visit nhs.uk/stoptober.