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Setting you up for long-term success

We’ve helped thousands of people over the years and we know the journey is never a smooth one. No matter where you are on yours, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Why quit smoking?

Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health and the benefits start sooner than you might think. It’s also proven to boost mental health and wellbeing by relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. And it’s good for your pocket too! By stopping smoking you could save hundreds of pounds each month.

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Hard-hitting quit smoking campaign launches in Greater Manchester aiming to create a smokefree city-region

A new hard-hitting quit smoking campaign launches from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, as part of wider ambitions to become a smokefree city-region by 2030.
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Ways to quit

When you first try to quit smoking, you might be tempted to go ‘cold turkey’, but it’s much easier with the right help. There are lots of tools and aids available, try a combination that works for you. Plus, with the help of your local NHS stop smoking service you’re three times more likely to quit than with willpower alone.

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YOU’RE THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT WITH HELP

Nicola's story

A friend recommended the Smoke Free app and the more I researched it, the more I realised it was the right quitting method for me.

Nicola is feeling the benefits of quitting smoking after the pandemic made her think more seriously about her health and wellbeing.

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What’s happening around Greater Manchester

Smoking in pregnancy hits record low in Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester health leaders back plans to create a smokefree generation as historic Bill is read in Parliament for the first time

Read Greater Manchester health leaders back plans to create a smokefree generation as historic Bill is read in Parliament for the first time

Bolton students get creative on 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day

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Greater Manchester residents back smokefree generation plans

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New survey reveals over half of people in Greater Manchester have lost someone to smoking

Read New survey reveals over half of people in Greater Manchester have lost someone to smoking

Hard-hitting quit smoking campaign launches in Greater Manchester aiming to create a smokefree city-region

Read Hard-hitting quit smoking campaign launches in Greater Manchester aiming to create a smokefree city-region

Making Smoking History for Children and Young People in Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester welcomes major announcement from the Government to create a smokefree generation

Read Greater Manchester welcomes major announcement from the Government to create a smokefree generation