Begin your smokefree journey with our new Specialist Practitioner - Anita
We’re proud to launch a brand new Stop Smoking Clinic at our Stanley Skills Hub, open every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm starting 11 June. The clinic offers free, friendly, and non-judgmental support to anyone ready to quit tobacco for good.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health - and the benefits start almost immediately.
- Just eight hours after your last cigarette, oxygen levels in your blood return to normal and harmful carbon monoxide is reduced by half.
- Within 24 hours, carbon monoxide is fully eliminated from your body and your lungs begin to clear out mucus.
- After 48 hours, your senses of taste and smell start to noticeably improve.
- By 72 hours, breathing becomes easier as the bronchial tubes in your lungs begin to relax.
- Between two and twelve weeks, your circulation improves significantly, making physical activity easier and more enjoyable.
- After three to nine months, lung function can improve by up to 10%, with fewer coughs, less wheezing, and better overall respiratory health.
- After just one year, your risk of heart disease is cut in half compared to someone who continues to smoke.
The cost of cigarettes adds up quickly too, and most people are surprised at just how much they’re spending without realising it. If you smoke a pack a day, you could be spending over £80 a week - that’s more than £4,000 a year. Imagine what you could do with that money instead: a holiday, savings for your family, home improvements, or simply less financial stress. Every cigarette you don’t smoke is money back in your pocket.
The truth is, the benefits of quitting start from the moment you stop - and they only grow with time. There’s no better time to start than now. Take that first step today - your future self will thank you. We understand that quitting isn’t easy, which is why we’re here for you every step of the way until you’re successfully smokefree.
How the clinic helps:
- 12 weeks of continuous, one-to-one support
- Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products - including patches, vape kits, and more
- Behavioural change guidance and distraction techniques
- Personalised quit plans tailored to your lifestyle
- Zero judgement - just encouragement and support
Whether this is your first attempt, or you’ve tried before, our dedicated team is here to help you succeed. You don’t have to do it alone. Come and see us at Stanley Skills Hub on Wednesday afternoons or arrange a telephone appointment and take that powerful first step towards a smokefree future.
Everyone deserves to be happier and healthier, for longer - a better life.
Book an appointment or register your interest by contacting Smokefree County Durham directly:
Telephone: 0800 772 0565
Email: smokefreelife.countydurham@nhs.net
Or register online at: www.smokefreecountydurham.co.uk/sign-up/
Our Stanley Skills Hub is located on 23-33 Front St, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JE.
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Begin your smokefree journey with our new Specialist Practitioner - Anita
We’re proud to launch a brand new Stop Smoking Clinic at our Stanley Skills Hub, open every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm starting 11 June. The clinic offers free, friendly, and non-judgmental support to anyone ready to quit tobacco for good.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health - and the benefits start almost immediately.
The cost of cigarettes adds up quickly too, and most people are surprised at just how much they’re spending without realising it. If you smoke a pack a day, you could be spending over £80 a week - that’s more than £4,000 a year. Imagine what you could do with that money instead: a holiday, savings for your family, home improvements, or simply less financial stress. Every cigarette you don’t smoke is money back in your pocket.
The truth is, the benefits of quitting start from the moment you stop - and they only grow with time. There’s no better time to start than now. Take that first step today - your future self will thank you. We understand that quitting isn’t easy, which is why we’re here for you every step of the way until you’re successfully smokefree.
How the clinic helps:
Whether this is your first attempt, or you’ve tried before, our dedicated team is here to help you succeed. You don’t have to do it alone. Come and see us at Stanley Skills Hub on Wednesday afternoons or arrange a telephone appointment and take that powerful first step towards a smokefree future.
Everyone deserves to be happier and healthier, for longer - a better life.
Book an appointment or register your interest by contacting Smokefree County Durham directly:
Telephone: 0800 772 0565
Email: smokefreelife.countydurham@nhs.net
Or register online at: www.smokefreecountydurham.co.uk/sign-up/
Our Stanley Skills Hub is located on 23-33 Front St, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JE.
A partnership between:
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