Take the first steps to stop smoking this new year

If you smoke, or know someone who does, make stopping smoking your new year priority.

The new year is a natural time to think about positive change. If you smoke, stopping is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your health and wellbeing.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve smoked. From the moment you stop, your body begins to recover. Many people notice benefits sooner than they expect, including:

  • improved taste and smell
  • breathing more easily
  • increased energy levels
  • better overall health over time.

Quitting can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone. Whether this is your first attempt, or you have tried before, there is free local and national support available to help you succeed.

Make 2026 your first step towards a healthier future.

Find support to stop smoking near you