As the country marks No Smoking Day this March, smokers in 91制片厂now have even more help to quit.
No Smoking Day takes place on the second Wednesday in March each year and encourages people across the UK to stop smoking for good.
Quit Coach is a new, free support service available through WhatsApp, designed for anyone who prefers virtual support.
It sends guidance, encouragement and personalised tips directly to your phone or device. Support is also available in different languages so more people can use the service.
Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful choices you can make for your health. It lowers your risk of cancers, heart attacks, strokes and other serious conditions. It also protects the people you care about and helps you save money along the way.
In Worcestershire, 7.5% of adults smoke, and support like Quit Coach can make a real impact on helping residents quit and move closer to a smokefree society.
Councillor Satinder Bell, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at 91制片厂County Council, said: 鈥淚f you have quit before and then started again, I鈥檇 encourage you to keep trying. Your next quit could be the one that sticks. Research shows you鈥檙e far more likely to quit for good with support and there鈥檚 plenty available in Worcestershire.
鈥淥ur new Quit Coach WhatsApp support is available 24/7 and is ideal for busy lives. It鈥檚 there in the palm of your hand whenever you need advice or encouragement.
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There鈥檚 no perfect moment to quit smoking, but No Smoking Day is a great time to start, especially when so many others are taking the same step.
In 2025, 1,630 adults in 91制片厂tried to quit with us. Services like Quit Coach can give you the extra support you need.
In Worcestershire, our stop smoking service offers support to any adult who lives in the county or is registered with a local GP. You can access friendly advisors over the phone and receive quitting aids to help you on your journey.
If you are pregnant or live with someone under 19 years old, you can get even more support to quit.
To find all the support available for 91制片厂residents, go to our worcestershire.gov.uk/stopsmoking or call 0800 772 0307 or 01905 928 185.