Join Stoptober 2026: Make this your Month to Quit Smoking

Stoptober is the UK’s annual stop smoking campaign. It is based on a powerful, proven fact: if you can make it 28 days smoke-free, you are 5 times more likely to quit for good.

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. Whether this is your first attempt or you have tried before, you do not have to do it alone.

Why Join Stoptober?

The benefits of quitting start almost immediately, and they build over time:

• Within 20 minutes: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop back to normal.
• Within 12 hours: Carbon monoxide levels in your blood drop to normal, allowing more oxygen to reach your organs.
• Within 2 to 12 weeks: Your blood circulation and lung function begin to improve.
• Within 6 weeks: Your mental health improves—many people report feeling less stressed and anxious.
• Within 1 year: Your risk of a heart attack is cut in half compared to someone who still smokes.
• Save Money: The average smoker saves around £3,000 a year by switching to a smoke-free life.