Stoptober is back this October, helping people quit smoking with free local support
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Stoptober is here! Every October, thousands of people across the country take part in the challenge to stop smoking. It's a great opportunity to make a positive change for your health and wellbeing.
Research shows that people who successfully stop smoking for 28 days are up to five times more likely to quit for good. That is why Stoptober focuses on helping people through those important first few weeks.
Smoking and vaping
The good news is that most young people do not smoke, and smoking rates among young people have fallen significantly over the last decade.
Vaping can help adult smokers (aged 18 and over) quit smoking and is one of the most effective stop smoking aids available. However, vaping is not risk-free and is not recommended for children and young people.
If you don't smoke, don't vape.
Find out more: Want to learn more about smoking, vaping and the Smoke-Free Generation plans? Visit the smoking and vaping pages here on Oxme for information, advice and support.
Support to help you quit
Whether you're quitting yourself, or supporting someone else to quit smoking or vaping there's lots of support available.
Smokefree Oxon is a free, friendly and confidential service for people aged 13+ who live, work or study in Oxfordshire. The service offers personalised support, practical advice and access to stop smoking treatments to help people become smokefree.
You can also talk to your GP or School/ College Health Nurse. If you are educated elsewhere, or want support online, you can contact the service via ChatHealth.
NHS Better Health also provides information, advice and practical tips to help people quit.
Take action: Taking the first step can be difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. Reach out to the School Health Nurse for support and give yourself the best chance of becoming smokefree this Stoptober.
Did you know?
Most young people in Oxfordshire choose not to smoke or vape. If you're feeling pressured to try smoking or vaping, remember that staying smokefree and vape-free is the choice the majority of young people make.