The Great No Smoking Day Challenge

Wednesday 12 March seen the arrival of this year’s National No Smoking Day. Carlisle Partnership on behalf of Carlisle City Council as part of the day hosted two displays on National No Smoking Day with information on quitting, quiz sheets and tips on how to stop smoking, which were available in the foyer at the Civic Centre and The Sands Centre.

People were being challenged to take part in the UK’s biggest smoking quit with over a million people expected to join in. This year’s theme the ‘Great No Smoking Day Challenge’ encourages smokers to stay focused initially on a manageable target - the first week. It is hoped the weeklong challenge will help quitters develop the confidence to go on to a smokefree life.

Help and support will be widely available to help all those rising the one-week challenge go on to kick the habit for good. There is free motivational text messaging and email support on hand, to remind participants of the benefits of quitting, and the help that is available.

As well as that quitters are being encouraged to get people to sponsor them so that participants can raise money for their favourite charity, giving them a more emotional commitment to the challenge.

All people need to do is just sign up at www.nosmokingday.org.uk to receive all the support, resources and information needed to succeed and it's all free!

Carlisle City Cllr Judy Prest portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing said:

‘’the Great No Smoking Challenge part of National No Smoking Day provides a reminder that smokers can start to make conscious lifestyle choices. The challenge backed up by free support and advice provides an ideal opportunity to quit smoking and begin a healthier lifestyle.’’