Celebrate No Smoking Day 2025

Embrace a healthier future

No Smoking Day on 12 March 2025 is the perfect opportunity for Surrey residents to take a step towards a healthier, smoke-free life. Quitting smoking is not just about breaking a habit. It's about reclaiming your health and well-being; it's well worth it!

We are pleased to share Rebecca and Teresa's stories, who have used the free One You Surrey stop smoking service to swap cigarettes for a healthier, smoke-free life. Don't just take our word for it!

Rebecca's journey to a smoke-free life

Rebecca smoked to relieve stress and anxiety in her day-to-day life. She was afraid she wouldn't cope without cigarettes, so she switched to vaping as a bridge. Having made healthy lifestyle changes in diet, exercise, and mental well-being, quitting smoking was her final goal.

Rebecca found a vape flavour she liked and worked with an expert to support her quit journey. She attended every session, using the time to understand her smoking triggers better. Determined to quit vaping too, Rebecca gradually reduced the nicotine strength of her vape liquid, reaching 0% by week 9. Soon after, she stopped vaping altogether.

Rebecca felt a great sense of achievement and more aligned with her healthy lifestyle. She became aware of the harmful effects of smoking, especially carbon monoxide, and was happy to no longer impact her body with toxins.

Teresa's journey to breathing better

Teresa was a heavy smoker for many years, smoking over 20 a day. She had quit before but now she had a firm determination that smoking was too damaging to her breathing and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Teresa didn't find the journey easy. However, the weekly in-person consultations, and the carbon monoxide monitoring in particular, helped her to stay focused and feel accountable. Teresa used a combination of patches and lozenges to quit smoking. As a result, she has seen a great improvement with her breathing. Teresa is feeling very happy no longer thinking about smoking and not to be a smoker anymore.

Take the First Step, It's Well Worth It

This No Smoking Day, take the first step towards a healthier future.

One You Surrey can provide free one to one support and quit aids to kick start your smoke-free life. They are there to help you.

Remember, quitting smoking is a decision that benefits not only your health but also the well-being of those around you. Embrace the change and celebrate a smoke-free life!