No Smoking Day - 9 March 2011
15/2/2011
Every January sees smokers make valiant attempts to give up tobacco. But often the stress of sticking to this date, and other new years resolutions, make many attempts unsuccessful. That's why ‘No Smoking Day' is such a powerful event for many people as it gives them the extra encouragement and motivation they need to reinforce and achieve those resolutions.
This year, ‘No Smoking Day' takes place on the 9 March and there will be a variety of events going on across the country to support people who want to make that attempt to quit.
The NHS Stop Smoking Service offers free, friendly and non judgmental advice and support on stopping smoking where you can talk through quitting, one to one, with a trained advisor or choose to attend, fully supported, Stop Smoking Groups. Why not start a group within your workplace? In either case, there is plenty of encouragement and useful tips on coping with stress, dealing with those cravings and how to prevent weight gain. The NHS has also been working closely with Barry Marks, URTU National ULF Project Worker, on stopping smoking and other health related events in workplaces around the country.
Barry said, "URTU are supporting this campaign by joining the NHS in Stop Smoking events with the project team, ULRs and staff in workplaces. Trials conducted showed a good response to the support from this NHS campaign. Even a URTU ULR showed willing by quitting after 34 years of smoking."
Steven Lucas, who works for the NHS Stop Smoking team in Northamptonshire, says, "Stop Smoking Day provides a fantastic opportunity for smokers to focus on a particular date to quit and people are four times more likely to stop smoking with help from their local stop smoking service. It's a great opportunity to take that first step towards a healthier future."
Almost a million people make a quit attempt on ‘No Smoking Day' each year. So don't go it alone.
Call today on 0800 022 4 332 or visit www.smokefree.nhs.uk. Together we can help you succeed in stopping smoking.
