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Every cigarette takes around 20 minutes of your life. The Yes to Quit campaign wants to support you in turning the corner.

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Smoking is an addiction, and we know that with professional support a smoker is 3 times more likely to quit for good.

2 in 3 smokers die too soon, though it doesn't have to be this way.

Say Yes to Quit! 👉 https://t.co/YutMxOwcqo

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We had a great Stoptober travelling all over the Humber and North Yorkshire region with the team and our big red ball!

If you're ready to give quitting a go, visit https://t.co/ibw2B4CoqM to visit your local service and see what support is available.

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Did you know?

You could save on average £49 a week if you quit smoking this Stoptober - track how much you save with the NHS Quit Smoking app here:

Visit https://t.co/RsgmTv7dUE

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Our Stoptober ball has covered a lot of ground so far!
This week, we visited Catterick at the build of the new Integrated Care Centre, which is a joint project between NHS and Ministry of Defence.

The building contractors, Tilbury Douglas, got involved for a play with the ball!

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Our big Stoptober ball has been on a roll again this week in Scunthorpe with @NorthLincsCNews , to raise awareness about stopping smoking and the support available to help you quit this October.

Are you ready to quit?

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Stopping smoking has helped one Hull client no longer need their health medication - they can really see the improvements.

For more stories from those who have quit smoking, visit https://t.co/lX64S2Ncd8

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Your body starts healing the day you quit smoking.

Find out more about the health benefits of quitting smoking this Stoptober here: https://t.co/YutMxOwcqo

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The Stoptober ball has seen some activity over the last few days, from the ancient walls of York to Humber Street and the Deep!
Evidence shows that if you quit smoking for a month, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good and this campaign is all about doing it together.

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Stoptober starts tomorrow! You've made your quit plan, downloaded the app, and got a whole smoke-free community on standby.

You've got this ❤️‍

We are always here for support - you can always reach us on 01482 977617💬🤝

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“I’m looking ahead at lots of women in my family; my mum and nanny who are both vibrant and beautiful and I felt I was already not looking healthy as they were.”

This is Alex's Story.

If you’d like to start your Yes to Quit journey, visit https://t.co/J5NCzHi4NT.

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Hazel turned to Steve from the Healthy Lifestyles team for help.
With his support and taking it one day at a time, Hazel is now months into her quitting journey and hasn’t looked back since.

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After being a smoker for years and concerned about his health, Jeremy finally decided to make a change. Being referred to SmokeFree helped him start his quitting journey, and with strong determination, he was willing to try anything to stop smoking

Visit https://t.co/J5NCzHi4NT

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If you’d like to start your Yes to Quit journey, find out what might work best for you at https://t.co/YutMxOvEAQ.

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Did you know?

There are many physical benefits to quitting smoking.

Every time you smoke, lots of bad chemicals go into your body. When you quit smoking, your body starts to get rid of these chemicals.

Learn more about the benefits at https://t.co/J5NCzHi4NT

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Did you know that quitting smoking actually makes you happier and less stressed?

After you get through the first tough days of quitting, you will feel less anxious, less sad, and less stressed. People who quit smoking feel happier than those who keep smoking.

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“When you smoke, the cigarettes control you and if you can get your head round “I’m not going to be controlled by you anymore” – that really helped me”

Read more of Hazel's Yes To Quit story here: https://t.co/G3VExGg7XL

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Jillian started smoking at 15, initially as a social habit, but it became an addiction she thought she’d never overcome. Her turning point came when her young son expressed fear for her health, urging her to quit.

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Smoking is an addiction, and we know that with professional support a smoker is 3 times more likely to quit for good.

2 in 3 smokers die too soon, though it doesn't have to be this way.

Say Yes to Quit! 👉 https://t.co/YutMxOvEAQ

[yestoquit @yestoquit]

After being a smoker for years and concerned about his health, Jeremy finally decided to make a change.
Being referred to SmokeFree helped him start his quitting journey, and with strong determination, he was willing to try anything to stop smoking.

Visit https://t.co/YutMxOvEAQ

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Did you know that smoking increases your risk of developing dementia?

The poisons in tobacco smoke damage blood vessels and kill off brain cells and neurons, increasing your chances of a heart attack, stroke and dementia.

Quitting smoking improves brain health.