Quit for COVID
Coronavirus is a respiratory infection. It affects the lungs and airways.
If you smoke now is the time to quit to help you stay healthy.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you’ll ever do for your health.
Our Health Coaches are providing personal support in line with social distancing guidelines, including over the phone or video call. They can provide you will advice, guidance and motivation to quit smoking for good at this important time.
Quit for COVID
The least effective method is to try to quit unaided (going ‘cold turkey’). You’re four times more likely to quit with our free support than if you go it alone. By using the support that’s right for you, you’ll be boosting your chance of success.
Here’s one of our Health Coaches, Alison, who gives some tips on how you can quit smoking.
It’s never too late
Regardless of how long you’ve been smoking for, whether it be 4 for 40 years, you will still experience these amazing improvements to your health after you quit.
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8 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood will has halved. Your oxygen levels are recovering
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2-12 weeks
Your blood is pumping to your heart and muscles much better
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48 hours
Your lungs have cleared of mucus. Your sense of taste and smell is improving
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1 year
Your risk of a heart attack has now halved compared to a smoker’s
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72 hours
It will now feel easier to breath because your bronchial tubes are relaxing
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10 years
Your risk of death from lung cancer has now halved compared to a smoker’s
How to get involved
Sign up to One You Haringey and one of our Health Coaches will be in touch to get you started.
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Smoke free app
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Smokefree app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.