{"id":168,"date":"2025-12-10T12:15:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/stop-smoking\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:15:59","slug":"stop-smoking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/stop-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking is still one of the biggest reasons people in Devon die earlier than they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking is not just about individual choice. People are more likely to smoke &#8211; and find it harder to quit &#8211; when life is stressful, money is tight, housing is insecure, or support is harder to access. These everyday conditions shape our health, just like the foundations of a building shape how strong it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why stopping smoking isn\u2019t only about willpower. It\u2019s about making sure everyone has the right support, at the right time, to quit for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019ve tried to quit before or this is your first attempt, help is available. Free, local stop smoking support can double your chances of quitting successfully, improving your health now and protecting the people you care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your stop smoking options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop For Life Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stopforlifedevon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon\u2019s specialist stop smoking service<\/a> offers free, personalised support to help you quit and stay smokefree. This includes one\u2011to\u2011one support, expert advice, and access to proven stop smoking aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support is available across Devon and tailored to your needs &#8211; whether you want face\u2011to\u2011face help, phone support, or digital options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoke Free app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokefreedevon.org.uk\/smoke-free-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Smoke Free app<\/a> provides flexible, digital support to help you quit smoking in your own time. It offers 24\/7 advisor support, practical tools, encouragement, and progress tracking to support your quit attempt day by day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GP and pharmacy support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many GP practices and community pharmacies in Devon offer stop smoking advice and treatment as part of routine care. This can include behavioural support and access to stop smoking medications. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokefreedevon.org.uk\/primarycare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check what support is available near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don\u2019t have to do this alone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and using support can increase your chances of success. Whatever your circumstances, help is available &#8211; and it\u2019s never too late to quit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoking is still one of the biggest reasons people in Devon die earlier than they should. Smoking is not just about individual choice. People are more likely to smoke &#8211; and find it harder to quit &#8211; when life is stressful, money is tight, housing is insecure, or support is harder to access. 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