No Smoking Day: Make Every Minute Count - Action on Smoking and Health

No Smoking Day 2025

No Smoking Day

For 40 years, No Smoking Day has helped people across Wales take a stand against smoking and move towards a healthier future. Since it began, smoking rates have dropped from 33% in 1984 to just 13% today—a huge step forward. But smoking still remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death in Wales, and thousands of people continue to battle nicotine addiction.

This No Smoking Day, we’re inviting everyone to take action and make every minute count.

Be Their Biggest Cheerleader

Be the support people need on their journey to quit smoking. Encourage small wins and celebrate their progress while sharing resources like Help Me Quit Wales or our downloadable guides. Stay patient and positive—they’ll rely on your encouragement to overcome challenges. Together, we can create a smoke-free future.

To get involved, download our Organiser’s Toolkit for No Smoking Day using the form below.

Inspire a Smoke-Free Generation

Encourage your students to learn about the dangers of smoking and vaping while empowering them to make healthier choices. No Smoking Day is the perfect opportunity for schools to start important conversations, raise awareness, and support a smoke-free generation.

Download our Schools Toolkit for No Smoking Day using the form below.

Make A Commitment

This No Smoking Day, take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free future. Access free support through Help Me Quit Wales or call 0800 085 2219 for personalised advice. You’re never alone—make this your moment to quit for good.

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Every Cigarette Takes 20 Minutes of Life

Recent research from University College London (UCL) found that each cigarette smoked reduces life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes. That means a pack of 20 cigarettes can take nearly seven hours off a person’s life.

But the good news? Quitting smoking gives that time back.

Within just 20 minutes of quitting, the body starts to heal—heart rate returns to normal, circulation improves, and oxygen levels increase. The sooner you stop smoking, the more time you regain to spend on the things that matter—your health, your family, and your future.

Why Quit Smoking?

Denise’s Story: A Journey to Health

Denise, a Cardiff resident, smoked 40 cigarettes a day for over 50 years. On last year’s No Smoking Day, she decided to quit. Now, a year later, she’s celebrating the life-changing impact of that decision.