Are you taking part in Stoptober? During October, thousands of people across England are taking part in Stoptober - a 28 day challenge to stop smoking. Stoptober is a great way to quit smoking with lots of free support and encouragement to keep you motivated. The great news is that by stopping smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to stay smokefree!

So come on stub it out in Stoptober!

The Stoptober campaign has different ways to help you stop smoking which include:

• An app to help you monitor your progress and stay on track during Stoptober for online or for a smartphone
• A free Stoptober pack to get tools and tips on how to prepare for Stoptober, a 28 day calendar to track your progress, and a stress toy to help keep your hands busy!
• Daily motivational texts to give you daily tips and reminders to help you stay smokefree throughout Stoptober

To sign up to Stoptober follow the link or for other ways of stopping smoking see our information on how to quit smoking and where to get local support go to our Stop Smoking information on Live It Well by following the link.

www.stoptober.smokefree.nhs.uk

To find out what Kent County Council are doing to promote Stoptober see the press release at the link.