The New Year is the perfect time to take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free future. Stopping smoking not only transforms your health, but can also save you a significant amount of money.

When you stop smoking, there are almost immediate improvements to your health. After 8 hours your oxygen levels will significantly improve, and after a few days your lungs will start clearing out smoking debris and your breathing will become easier.

With help you are four times more likely to quit successfully than if you go it alone

Whether it’s your first attempt or you’ve tried before, LiveWire is there to give you the tools and encouragement you need to succeed, with support such as one-to-one appointments and drop-in sessions (where no appointment is necessary). 

LiveWire trained advisors can also work with you to develop a personalised quit plan. This includes setting a quit date, tips on how to overcome craving barriers, and continually supporting you throughout the entire process.

Support to quit smoking if you are pregnant 

If you’re pregnant, there’s never been a better time to make a positive change for you and your family’s health. Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life.

Every cigarette you smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which are dangerous, and can restrict the essential oxygen supply to your baby.

In the past five years 3,930 people in Warrington have also already quit through LiveWire’s stop smoking service, which has helped them with their journey to quit for good.

Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and social care, said: “We are pleased to see that year on year smoking levels in Warrington continue to fall, and it’s time to join the growing trend. 

“It can be difficult to stop smoking, but it's never too late to quit. Take the first step today – visit LiveWire and let us help you kick the habit for good.”

Find out more about stopping smoking on LiveWire’s website: livewirewarrington.co.uk/lifestyles/stop-smoking/.