Stop Smoking Category Archives - Fitter Futures Warwickshire

Would you like to share your stop smoking journey?

Would you like to share your story about your journey to quitting smoking or vaping? Why did you quit, and how did you get to where you are today? Warwickshire County Council is looking for real people to take part in a video campaign to inspire people across the county to quit smoking. Your story

My role and previous experience

Hello, my name is Scott, and I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with trying to quit smoking. I started smoking in my teenage years, and like many others, found it difficult to stop despite understanding the health risks. Smoking was not just a habit but a significant part of my daily

SearchOut Warwickshire

SearchOut Warwickshire is a new community directory to help you find and access organisations, services, and events that are local to you. The directory covers all of Warwickshire and includes all sorts of activities that will help you to be active, healthy, happy and well. You can go to SearchOut Warwickshire by clicking on the

Improved support to help Warwickshire’s smokers

Smokers in Warwickshire who are looking to quit have access to an improved stop smoking support offer with the introduction of the new Government ‘Swap to Stop’ programme. Swap to Stop offers smokers over the age of 18 access to support to quit with the help of vape ‘quit kits’ and access to 12 weeks

REVEALED: How much the cost of your cigarettes has increased

Cigarette prices have embarked on a serious hike over the years. As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his plans to increase the cost once more in the government’s Autumn Statement, we’ve casted our minds all the way back to 1995 to see how prices have soared. In 1995, you could head to the shops and

How stopping smoking for just 28 days can improve your health

Taking part in Stoptober this year? Congratulations! You have now made it to 28 days smokefree and are officially 5 times more likely to quit for good. When you stop smoking, good things start to happen – you will begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health, but have you ever wondered what really

How you can have success this Stoptober

From Sober October to Stoptober, millions of people around the nation will be attempting to give up one of their vices next month for at least 28 days to reap the benefits of going smoke or alcohol free. With October looming, we’re sure self-doubt has started to kick in and you’re starting to wonder if

Which form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is best for you?

With Stoptober just under a month away, many of us will have quitting smoking for the 28-day challenge on our minds. Typically when people quit smoking, they will use stop smoking treatments (NRT) to help curb those pesky cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve not had much success with quitting before (did you know

Stress and Smoking

It’s a common misconception that smoking is an instant stress-reliver, which is likely why so many of us turn to tobacco to cope when stress hits. However, research continues to show that smoking *actually* increases anxiety and tension. How, you ask? Well, this is because nicotine creates an immediate feeling of relaxation which is what

Ramadan Mubarak

The 22nd March sees the start of Ramadan, a time when Muslims across the globe will remember the month the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast, won’t eat or drink, during the hours of daylight and most will try give up