There is support available if you are looking to give up smoking this Stoptober.
The message of this year’s national campaign is “Let’s quit smoking together” – encouraging smokers to explore the support available.
In Essex, Essex Wellbeing Service (EWS) offers personalised support. This could include:
- one-to-one coaching and behaviour change support to help you to understand and manage your triggers
- access to an innovative online course - Allen Carr’s Easyway
- free quit smoking aids such as nicotine replacement therapy or nicotine vapes
Quitting smoking can be challenging but you don’t have to do it alone. EWS is here to support you throughout the process.
Giving up smoking can save you money and brings a range of physical and mental health benefits. These include:
- improved lung capacity
- increased energy
- reduced stress
- better life expectancy
- enhanced taste and smell
Between April 2024 and March 2025, 4,174 people quit smoking with help from EWS. Of the 5,513 residents supported during this time, more than 75% gave up smoking for good.
Research shows that if you can quit for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good.
Find out more about the support available in Essex and complete an assessment form.
Learn more about Stoptober and the additional support on offer.