Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.
LiveWire’s Smokefree Team will be visiting venues across the borough throughout the month, offering free advice, support and encouragement to people considering giving up smoking.
Stoptober is the UK’s national stop smoking campaign, which supports thousands of people every year to quit. Research shows that people are more likely to successfully stop smoking when they have access to expert support.
Cllr Tony Higgins, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, said: “It’s never too late to quit smoking, and taking part in Stoptober with the help of LiveWire could be the start of your journey to quitting for good.
“There are so many benefits to quitting smoking, including breathing more easily, reducing your risk of developing lung cancer and dementia, and saving money too.
“October is the perfect time to begin your smoke-free future.”
Residents can drop in and speak to the Smokefree Team at the following events:
Thursday, October 1
Warrington Market, 2 Time Square, WA1 2NT – 9.30am to 1.30pm
The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, WA1 1SR – 10.30am to 2pm
Monday, October 5
Bewsey and Dallam Community Shop, 8 Bewsey Park Close, WA5 0AN – 10am to 12pm
Tuesday, October 6
Warrington Living Well Hub, 26-30 Horsemarket Street, WA1 1XL – 9.30am to 2.30pm
Thursday, October 8
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, WA2 8HE – 10am to 2pm
Warrington Hospital information stand, Lovely Lane, WA5 1QG – 9.30am to 1.30pm
Tuesday, October 13
Warrington Living Well Hub, 26-30 Horsemarket Street, WA1 1XL – 9.30am to 2.30pm
Wednesday, October 14
Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road, WA3 7PG – 1pm to 3pm
Thursday, October 22
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, WA2 8HE – 10am to 2pm
The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, WA1 1SR – 2pm to 4pm
Thursday, October 29
Golden Square, 27 Old Market Place, WA1 1QB – 9.30am to 1.30pm
Everyone is welcome to attend one of the sessions and find out more about the free stop smoking support available through LiveWire.
For more information, visit the LiveWire stop smoking website, call 0300 003 0818 or text 07580 384568.
