If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way. 

Bury Council Live Well service

The Live Well service from Bury Council can help you to become smoke free.

  • They provide a free confidential service offering information and behaviour change support to help you to stop smoking.
  • During your appointments, they will offer you motivational support and advice on stop smoking products, so you can make an informed choices regarding your quit attempt.
  • They offer face-to-face appointments at various venues throughout the borough of Bury, you can also opt for telephone appointment, a combination of both or attend one of the community drop-in sessions.

You can request support from the Bury Live Well service online or email them at livewell@bury.gov.uk.

Make Smoking History

Make Smoking History helps people who want to quit smoking find information, tools and stop smoking support in Greater Manchester. 

Stopping smoking can be tough, but it has lots of benefits.  

These include:

Better physical health 

When you quit smoking, you will be able to enjoy a better quality of life. You will experience things like  

  • Breathing easier 
  • Better energy levels 
  • Improved oral health  
  • Brighter looking skin  
  • Boosted immune system 
  • Live longer  
  • Reduced risk of serious illness 

Within the first 20 minutes to 8 hours of not smoking your pulse and heart rate will return to normal. Your oxygen levels will recover and carbon monoxide in your blood reduces by half.   

And in the first 48 hours of not smoking nicotine leaves your body, carbon monoxide levels drop to 0, your lungs start to clear mucus and your sense of smell and taste improves.  

You can read more on what happens when you stop smoking on the Make Smoking History website.  

Protecting loved ones 

When you quit smoking you will be protecting your loved ones from second hand smoking. 

Also known as passive smoking, it can be harmful to children. They will be more likely to develop conditions like asthma, chest infections and ear infections. 

You will also be looking after your health, living happier and longer to be around the people you love.   

Saving money 

Smoking can be a very expensive habit. The average 10 cigarettes a day smoker spends around £40 a week on cigarettes. That is over £2000 a year. 

Check out the savings calculator on the Make Smoking History website to see how much you could save by stopping.  

Improved mental health  

Did you know smoking cigarettes interferes with chemicals in your brain? 

 It is scientifically proven that when you stop smoking anxiety, depression and stress levels are lower. Your quality of life and mood will positively improve.  

For 24/7 support to help keep you motivated download the Smoke Free app.  

Smoke free app for Apple phones and android.  

You can monitor your health improvements and track how much money you have saved.  

Stop smoking in pregnancy 

Give your baby the best start in life. Every cigarette contains over 4000 chemicals. Although it is difficult to quit, cigarettes can restrict vital supply of oxygen to your baby.  

There are many benefits to not smoking when pregnant.  

  • It reduces the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth 
  • You are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby 
  • Your baby is less likely to be born too early and have breathing, feeding and health problems that often go with being premature 
  • Your baby is less likely to be born with a low birth weight. Babies of smokers are, on average, lighter than other babies, which can cause problems during and after labour. For example, they are more likely to have problems keeping warm and are more likely to get infections 

Not smoking will also help your child later in life. Children of parents who smoke are more likely to develop asthma.  

Nicotine replacement therapy 

If you are unable to stop smoking without nicotine, NRT (Nicotine replacement therapy) is an option. You can read more about this on the NHS website. 

 You can also the National Smokefree helpline on 0300 123 1044 from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. 

Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking 

In recent years, e-cigarettes have become a very popular stop smoking aid in the UK. 

To find out more about E-Cigarettes and quitting smoking, visit the NHS website.  

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