Stop Smoking Waltham

Everyone Health is working in partnership with Waltham Forest Council to help local people stop smoking for good.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

Going back to school at this time can be hard for many young people.

Help is available, whatever you're going through.
✅Under 25s support: @TheMixUK & @PAPYRUS_tweets
✅Online tools: @GoodThinkingUK and #Kooth
✅Text YM to 85258 @YoungMindsUK
✅Call #Childline at 0800 1111

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Stopping smoking abruptly is a better strategy than cutting down before quit day. Smokers who try to cut down the amount they smoke before stopping are less likely to quit than those who choose to quit all in one go, researchers have found. For more information text QUIT to 60777

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Today is No Smoking Day! The first No Smoking Day was on Ash Wednesday in 1984, and it now takes place on the second Wednesday in March. The purpose of No Smoking Day is to campaign for greater awareness about the health dangers associated with smoking. #nosmokingday

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

❓It's very important that everyone can access the answers to their valid Covid-19 questions and concerns.

Catch up on this week's webinar 👉 https://t.co/bFyKJ31Def

Access easy read, BSL and translated info👉 https://t.co/rjgayweek3

Please share with anyone who needs it 👍

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Poisons in cigarettes enter your blood and make it thicker, increases your blood pressure meaning your heart must pump harder than normal, reduces the amount of blood that reaches your organs and increases the chances of heart attack or stroke. Text QUIT to 60777!

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

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[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

Did you have your vaccine this week? Well done and thank you for accepting your vaccine invite 👏

Even if you have had it, you still need to follow the rules and #StayHome

Help to protect other people as well as yourself 💪

And remember: hands, face, space

#StaySafeWF

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

Mohammad is a train driver from Leyton, and sadly lost his father to Covid-19 this year. He shared his experience to encourage more people to take the vaccine and wants people to know how important it is 'for all of us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.'

#StaySafeWF

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

The best way to protect loved ones is to quit smoking. When you smoke a cigarette or roll-up, most of the smoke does not go into your lungs, it goes into the air around you where anyone nearby can breathe it in. For more information about stop smoking support text QUIT to 60777!

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

INFO: @MetOffice says cold weather across areas of #WalthamForest this weekend. Keep yourself warm and look out for others, especially vulnerable neighbours, and avoid unnecessary trips out to reduce risks of trips and slips #WeatherAware

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Smokers increase their risk of lung disease, including lung cancer. But they also increase their risk of other illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and mouth (oral) cancer. For FREE support call us on 0333 005 0095!

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Pregnant women exposed to second-hand smoke will pass on harmful chemicals to their babies. Second-hand smoke is also particularly harmful for children, and others with long-term heart and/or breathing conditions. We are here to help! Text QUIT to 60777!

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Although stopping smoking has long term benefits, it is important to note the side effects of quitting smoking, which includes headaches, nausea, increased appetite, irritability, frustration, and anger. Text QUIT to 60777 for more information! @wfcouncil

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Download the free NHS Stoptober app to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier. If you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you are 5 times more likely to quit for good! For more information about stopping smoking call us on 0333 005 0095!

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Day 2 of Stoptober! Stoptober came about to help people stop smoking, giving smokers the challenge of stopping completely for one month. Everyone Health is here to support you for FREE through October! Call us on 0333 005 0095 for an appointment. @wfcouncil

[Stop Smoking Waltham @QuitinWaltham]

Calculate your smoke free days here!
https://t.co/dX7TYcGRAh

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

👀 Have you seen the latest edition of #WalthamForestNews?

Including updates on stopping the spread of Covid-19 to great news about libraries, active travel, our #ChooseLocalWF campaign and more – make sure you're in the know!

Read online now
https://t.co/4KDXf1b5kw

[ASH @AshOrgUK]

Rebecca Pow MP has warned that cigarette litter could be brought within EPR rules if the industry fails to join an effective voluntary scheme.

ASH CEO Deborah Arnott said that only a legally binding solution would work.

🔎Read more: https://t.co/ya6V7bIplK