Stop smoking
"It's never too late to make a positive change"
Regardless of how long you have smoked for, quitting smoking will greatly improve your health. The benefits of stopping smoking can be experienced almost immediately. See below for how long it takes for the changes to take effect.
20 minutes
Blood pressure returns to normal
8 hours
Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half.
24 hours
Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body. Lung start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
48 hours
There is no nicotine in your body. Ability to smell and taste is greatly improved.
72 hours
Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
2-12 weeks
Your circulation improves
3-9 months
Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function increases by up to 10%.
1 year
Risk of heart attack falls to about half compared to a person who is still smoking.
10-15 years
Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as one who has never smoked.
Our top tips
make a plan
Create a quit date and stop smoking then.
make a list of reasons to stop
Whether it is to save money, improve your health, or for your family, having a motivation to stop smoking can help you stay on track.
get support
The best way of stopping smoking is with a combination of medication and specialist support.
stay busy
Keeping yourself busy such as exercising, reading or catching up with friends can help curb temptations.
Why stop smoking?
IMPROVES LUNG AND HEART HEALTH
IMPROVES FERTILITY
IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE
SAVES MONEY
IMPROVES ENERGY
FOOD TASTES BETTER
Hythe Hospital and Hythe Library are your local
stop smoking locations
Stop smoking clinics are running on Wednesday mornings 10am - 1pm at Hythe Library
and Wednesday evenings 6.00pm – 8pm at Hythe Hospital.
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Eligibility
Individuals are eligible for this service if they meet the following criteria:
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Live, work, study or be registered with a GP in Hampshire.
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12 years and over.
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Currently use tobacco products (eg. cigarettes/shisha) or nicotine products, eg. vapes.
Patients can sign-up via this link to:
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Complete a booking form
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Book a triage appt by following the link you will get
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You'll be allocated a time slot for a call from the Smokefree team
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You'll get booked into a local clinic that suits you.
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Call 0800 772 3649 Email – hello@smokefreehampshire.co.uk
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This service is funded by Hampshire Country Council and provided by Thrive Tribe.
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