Stop smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It’s never too late to quit, and the benefits can start almost immediately.
Quitting can help you breathe more easily, have more energy and reduce your risk of serious illness. It can also improve your mental wellbeing, protect the people around you from second-hand smoke and save you money.
You don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, you’re more likely to successfully stop smoking.
Find stop smoking support in your local area below.
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Be Smoke Free – Manchester
Whether it’s for your health, for your kids, to save money, or something else, you’re more likely to succeed if you get support.
With Be Smoke Free, you get:
- Expert one-to-one support with a nurse.
- Free nicotine replacement therapy.
- Someone to encourage and cheer you on.
Visit the Be Smoke Free Manchester website for more information including contact details and online referral links.
Make Smoking History
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.
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 05/06/2025 and last updated on 27/08/2026
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
If you want to stop smoking there is support available to help you do it in the right way.
Healthy Stockport – Stop Smoking
Healthy Stockport, funded by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, are there to help you make a change and support you on your journey to be smoke-free.
You can quit smoking for good by choosing the right support and the right method.
Visit Healthy Stockport, call 0161 474 3141 or email START@stockport.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.
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 27/08/2026
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.
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 27/08/2026
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.
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 27/08/2026
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
Smokefree Bolton
If you’re looking to quit smoking, there’s no need to ‘go it alone’. Smokefree Bolton offer smokers a range of free tools and support to help you succeed and feel healthier, wealthier and live longer.
Our Bolton Stop Smoking Support hub can be found at ‘Let’s Keep Bolton Moving’.
This service offers:
- Local 12 week stop smoking programmes (telephone/ online/ in person)
- Free nicotine replacement therapies and vapes* (*service dependent)
- Pharmacy support
- Digital apps
- Bolton NHS support – for pregnant women and smokers admitted to hospital
Make Smoking History
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.
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 27/08/2026
What happens when you stop smoking?
Your body starts to recover quickly when you stop smoking.
Within the first 20 minutes to 8 hours, your pulse and heart rate begin to return to normal, oxygen levels recover and carbon monoxide in your blood falls.
Within 48 hours, nicotine has left your body, carbon monoxide levels return to normal, your lungs begin to clear mucus, and your sense of taste and smell can improve.
Over time, stopping smoking can help you:
- Breathe more easily
- Have better energy levels
- Improve your oral health
- Have healthier-looking skin
- Strengthen your immune system
- Reduce your risk of serious illness
- Live a longer, healthier life
Protect the people you love
Stopping smoking protects the people around you from second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoking.
Second-hand smoke can be particularly harmful to children and can increase their risk of conditions such as asthma, chest infections and ear infections.
Save money
Smoking can be an expensive habit. Someone smoking around 10 cigarettes a day could spend around £40 a week, or more than £2,000 a year.
Use the savings calculator on the Make Smoking History website to see how much you could save by stopping.
Look after your mental wellbeing
Stopping smoking can also have benefits for your mental wellbeing. Evidence shows that people who quit can experience lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as improvements in mood and quality of life.
For 24/7 support and motivation, you can download the Smoke Free app for Apple and Android devices. You can use it to track your progress, health improvements and money saved.
More help and information
- Better Health: Quit Smoking – information about stopping smoking and the benefits to your health and quality of life.
- Stop Smoking in Pregnancy – support and information if you are pregnant and want to stop smoking.
- NHS – information about stop smoking aids, preventing relapse, passive smoking, mental health and local stop smoking services.
You can also speak to a midwife, health visitor, nurse at your GP surgery or pharmacist about getting support to stop smoking.
