No Smoking Day 2023

Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK, killing 78,000 people in the UK every year and leaving many more living with debilitating smoking-related illnesses.

Smoking also increases your risk of developing more than 50 serious health conditions; some of them fatal, and others causing irreversible long-term damage to your health.

National No Smoking Day is an annual day of awareness that takes place on the second Wednesday of March. The campaign is intended to raise awareness and highlight the health implications of smoking tobacco, for both smokers and for those who regularly spend time with smokers, such as family and friends.

This No Smoking Day why not consider getting support to leave cigarettes or e-cigarettes behind.

We know that you have the willpower to do it!

Quit Your Way Scotland is run by NHS 24 on behalf of the Scottish Government and is staffed by trained advisors who'll be able to give you personalised advice.

The service can help by:

• helping you plan to stop in a way that suits you
• talking through all the options available to you
• offering support and advice when you're trying to stop
• referring you to free local NHS services
• sending you a free Quit Your Way Scotland booklet
• being there when other support services may be closed

Whether you're ready to stop, just beginning to think about it, or are just looking for information, Quit Your Way Scotland is there to help you.

We also know that smoking isn't just about cigarettes. If you've started using e-cigarettes, instead of or alongside cigarettes, Quit Your Way can provide support. If you're smoking alongside recreational drugs, they can signpost you to help and advice.

Why not give them a call for free on 0800 783 9132.