Stop smoking services in Greater Manchester
Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health.
When you quit smoking, you’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
Stopping smoking is also proven to boost your mental health and wellbeing by relieving stress, anxiety and depression. It also an expensive habit, so quitting smoking could save you a lot of money.
It’s never too late to quit and it’s easier to stop smoking with the right support.
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If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on 05/03/2025 and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
The Salford Stop Smoking Service
The Salford Stop Smoking Service is here to help anyone aged 16 and over who lives or works in Salford to stop smoking and enjoy a smoke-free life. Our support is completely free and tailored to you, with personalised quit plans and a variety of options to help you stop smoking. These include nicotine patches, gum, sprays, vaping products, and even medicines that can make quitting smoking easier.
Our friendly advisors will work with you to find what works best, whether it’s handling cravings, avoiding triggers, or choosing the right tools to help you stop smoking. No matter where you’re at in your quit journey, they’re here to support you every step of the way to a tobacco-free future.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
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
- It reduces the risk of stillbirth
- 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
- It reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as “cot death”
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.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 05/03/2025
Visit the Make Smoking History website. They have helped thousands of people of the years on their journey to stop smoking. You can read real stories of other people who have successfully stopped.
The Quit Smoking Better Health website has lots of useful information on how stopping smoking helps improve your quality of life and that of those around you.
If you are pregnant and want to stop smoking, there is plenty of support to help you on the stop smoking in pregnancy website. Informing you of all the benefits to yourself and your baby before and after they are born.
The NHS website has information on local services near you and information about
- Stop smoking aids
- Preventing relapse
- Passive smoking
- Stop smoking for your mental health
To find your nearest NHS Stop Smoking service you can also talk to talk to:
- a midwife
- a health visitor
- a nurse at your GP surgery
- a pharmacist
