Smokefree Hampshire
Your Free and Confidential Stop Smoking Service
We’re here to help you. We understand that different types of support work for different people.
Create a Personal Quit Plan
Create a personal quit plan by answering 3 questions. With the right support, quitting smoking is easier.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/
What happens when you quit?
The sooner you quit, the sooner you’ll notice changes to your body and health. Look at what happens when you quit for good.
After 20 minutes
Check your pulse rate, it will already be starting to return to normal.
After 8 hours
Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.
After 48 hours
All carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell are improving.
After 72 hours
If you notice that breathing feels easier, it’s because your bronchial tubes have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.
After 2 to 12 weeks
Blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better because your circulation will have improved.
After 3 to 9 months
Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.
After 1 year
Great news! Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
After 10 years
More great news! Your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
NHS Smokefree App
Download the free NHS Smokefree app to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.
The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you’re saving
- get daily support
If you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-smokefree/id687298065
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doh.smokefree&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Take steps NOW to stop smoking
Practical, quick and simple steps you can take straight away to quit smoking.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/take-steps-now-to-stop-smoking/
NHS Local Stop Smoking Services
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
These services staffed by expert advisers provide a range of proven methods to help you quit.
They’ll give you accurate information and advice, as well as professional support, during the first few months you stop smoking.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/