Stoptober has supported more than 1.9 million people on their quit journey.

The health benefits to quitting smoking both to individuals and the health of those around them are well known. Not to mention the money that can save.

With the right support anyone can quit smoking. Getting involved in the nation’s biggest quit attempt is one of the best ways to turn a decision to quit smoking into a reality.

Here is 5 reasons why to give it a try this Stoptober:

1. The Stoptober App

The Stoptober app shows you how much you’re saving and can help distract you in those weak moments when the temptations of your old flame creep in.

2. You can get a personal quit plan

No break-up is easy. If you’ve tried to quit before but found yourself going back, the NHS Better Health website can help you create a tailored quit plan.

3. Sign up for daily emails

Smokers who make it to 28 days smokefree are five times more likely to quit for good.

Through Stoptober you can receive a daily email pep talk over 28 days – full of advice, tips and motivation – will help keep your quit attempt on track and remind you why giving up smoking was the best decision you ever made.

4. Be part of online communities

You don’t have to do it alone. Talk with others who are attempting Stoptober at the same time in the Stoptober Facebook Group or in Telford’s Healthy Lifestyles Facebook Group.

5. Facebook messenger bot

A Stoptober Facebook messenger bot with tips and advice is also on hand to help you on your quit journey for when you have that question that needs answering.

Quit Smoking with Stoptober

This year Stoptober is asking the country’s remaining smokers to re-evaluate their bad relationship with smoking and “split up”.

Join in with the thousands of others dumping smoking for 28 days this October and explore the free support options to help you stay strong during your quit attempt.

There’s something for everyone, so what’s stopping you?

Support in Telford and Wrekin

People who get expert support from local stop smoking services are three times as likely to quit successfully as those who try to quit unaided.

Telford and Wrekin’s Healthy Lifestyles Service includes a stop smoking service. Each Healthy Lifestyle Advisor is specially trained to help you make the change you want to make with free advice that’s based around you, and your needs.