Smokers in West Northamptonshire urged to quit this national No Smoking Day
12 March 2025
West Northamptonshire residents are being encouraged to give quitting a go to mark national No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 12 March. This year's awareness day focuses on the steps people can take to take their life back.
According to recent data, 95% of ex-smokers experience positive changes within just two weeks of quitting, including increased energy (45%), feeling healthier (42%), and improved breathing (42%). Additionally, quitting smoking can save individuals approximately £38 per week, or around £2,000 per year.
In West Northamptonshire, around 11% of adults smoke, having a significant impact on their physical and brain health, as well as their wealth. West Northamptonshire Council’s Stop Smoking Service offers a free 12-week course to help people quit smoking. The service provides both phone and face-to-face appointments, a free e-cigarette starter kit, and a 12-week supply of e-liquid or nicotine replacement therapy.
One participant from West Northamptonshire reached out to the service for support. The service was able to provide free tailored guidance to help them quit for good. They said: "I found the programme extremely useful in helping me to stop smoking. Charlotte was very knowledgeable, thorough, supportive, and shared a wealth of experience. She was very punctual in attending the calls and also extremely reliable in shipping nicotine replacement products to me. Overall, the programme has had a massive influence on me quitting smoking."
“Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to improve your physical and brain health, as well as your wealth. By taking the first step of quitting for one day, you will see your oxygen level return to normal. After 48 hours of smoking your last cigarette, your body will have flushed out all the carbon monoxide, your lungs will start to clear out mucus, and your senses of taste and smell will improve. After two to 12 weeks, your blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better because your circulation will have significantly improved.Cllr Matt Golby, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Public Health and Regulatory Services
“It is never too late to quit. To get in touch with the Council’s Stop Smoking Service , please visit our Stop Smoking Service page or call 0300 126 5700 (option 1) – people can contact the service directly without a referral from a health professional.”