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Why you should aim to be smoke free

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health and it can be much easier when you get the right support.

It's never too late to stop smoking and the sooner you quit, the sooner you’ll notice positive changes to your body and health:

  • Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your pulse rate will already be starting to return to normal
  • After 8 hours of your last cigarette, your oxygen levels are recovering and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half
  • After 48 hours of your last cigarette, all carbon monoxide will have been flushed out of your system and your lungs will start to clear of mucus

In addition you can also expect

  • Improvements in your lung function as breathing becomes easier
  • Improvements in circulation
  • Increased energy levels
  • Improved Oral Health
  • Improved sense of taste and smell
  • Reduction in the risk of developing smoking related illness
  • To save money

How we can help you to become smoke free

  • We provide a free confidential service offering information and behaviour-change support to help you to stop smoking
  • During your appointments, we will offer you motivational support and advice on stop smoking products, so you can make an informed choices regarding your quit attempt
  • We offer face-to-face appointments at various venues throughout the borough of Bury, you can also opt for telephone appointment, a combination of both or attend one of our community drop-in sessions

Nicotine replacement products

Although nicotine replacement products, such as patches and gum, must now be self-funded and are no longer available on prescription, our Stop Smoking Advisors will assess your smoking habits and make recommendations on the NRT products available for you to purchase to aid your quit attempt, or advise on other options that may be available to you.

Request support to get started with becoming smoke free.

Stoptober 2024 drop ins

The Live Well Service offers advice about stopping smoking, long term health conditions, healthy eating, alcohol and moving more. Pop down to one of our drop ins for a chat:

  • Tuesdays 10am-1pm (Smoking Cessation) Chesham Fold Community Centre, 95 Chesham Fold Road, Bury BL9 6JZ 
  • Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (Frailty Focused) Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AN
  • first Wednesday of every month 9.30-11.30am, Bridge Community Church, Milltown Street, Radcliffe M26 1WD
  • Wednesdays 12.30-3pm, St Andrews Church, Ribble Drive, Whitefield M45 8LA
  • first Thursday of every month 10am-noon, Radcliffe Youth and Community Centre, Withins Avenue, Radcliffe M26 2XB
  • Thursdays 10am-noon, Ramsbottom Pantry, Great Eaves Road, Ramsbottom BL0 0PX
  • Thursdays (from 10 Oct) 1-3pm, Whitefield Bowling Club, 22 Church Lane, Whitefield M45 7NF
  • last Thursday of every month 9.30am-1pm, Ingeus Hub in Millgate shopping centre

Stoptober 2024 drop ins