Going smokefree is the one single thing you can do to dramatically increase your chance of living a longer and improved quality of life. Once your body is smokefree, it will begin to heal within 20 minutes, repairing the damage done by all those years of smoking. Go smokefree and experience the positive health benefits as your body recovers.
Health benefits of quitting
- Day 1 -Blood pressure returns to normal, circulation improves and lungs begin to work better.
- Days 2-5 - Taste and smell improves and energy levels increase.
- 1-2 weeks - Appearance improves. Teeth look whiter and your face will look younger and healthier. Withdrawal symptoms begin to ease.
- 6 months-12months - The risks of heart attack, cancer and other smoking related diseases begin to fall.
The cost of smoking and how much money you can save
| 5 |
£1.25 |
£8.75 |
£37.90 |
£455 |
£2,275 |
£4,550 |
| 10 |
£2.50 |
£17.50 |
£75.80 |
£910 |
£4,550 |
£9,100 |
| 20 |
£5.00 |
£35.00 |
£151.60 |
£1,820 |
£9,100 |
£18,200 |
| 30 |
£7.50 |
£52.50 |
£227.40 |
£2,730 |
£13,650 |
£27,300 |
These estimates are based on an average £5.00 per packet of 20 cigarettes.
Want to Stop Smoking?
Come along to one of the following support sessions...
| Tuesday |
St Martin's Hospital
|
6pm-7.30pm |
Group- no appt needed |
| Weds |
Lloyds Pharmacy, Midsomer Norton
|
Afternoon |
Drop in- appts needed |
| Weds |
Keynsham Health Centre, Keynsham
|
5pm-7pm |
Drop in- no appt needed |
| Thursday |
John Preddy Chemist, Moorland Rd
|
Anytime |
Drop in- appts needed |
| Thursday |
Rose Cottage, Twerton
|
12pm-2pm |
Drop in- no appts needed |
| Friday |
Lloyds Pharmacy, Midsomer Norton
|
Anytime |
Drop in clinic- appt needed |
Contact your local NHS Stop Smoking Service for further information and to access any of the above sessions. Please call 01225 831852 to book appointments, or simply turn up to clinics where no appointments are needed.