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Stoptober begins today, an annual campaign encouraging people who smoke to quit. For some, deciding to stop smoking can be a big step. It can be difficult to break a habit that may have been part of everyday life for years, but with the right support, quitting is possible. Stoptober is a good opportunity to think about your smoking, consider the benefits of stopping and find out what support is available locally and nationally. Making the decision to quit There is no single w

Make this the summer you go smoke free. Quitting smoking isn't always easy, but it could be one of the most important decisions you ever make. If someone you loved smoked, you'd want them to have the support they needed to quit, the same is true for you. Smoking can seriously damage your lungs and increase the risk of long-term health conditions such as COPD and lung cancer. But despite the high risks, people continue to smoke because of stress, anxiety, trauma or simply beca

The NHS in Southend has launched Lung Health Checks to help diagnose lung cancer earlier and save more lives. The Targeted Lung Health...