Our StopiOctober campaign for 2024 focuses on encouraging people of all ages to start their quit journey.

There are lots of benefits to quitting smoking, whether you’re in your early twenties, or mid-70s. It’s never too early or too late to quit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Making the decision to quit, for a healthier life, is the best decision anyone can make, at any age and at any stage.

Many people think that after a smoker reaches a certain age, there isn’t much point in quitting – it’s too late to quit. Thankfully, this isn’t true.

The positive changes that come with quitting can happen to anyone, no matter how old they are, with the body beginning its road to recovery only 20 minutes after its last cigarette…

There is also the belief that it’s too late to quit smoking after a cancer diagnosis. This isn’t true either.

Studies show that cancer treatment can be more effective if smokers quit at the time of diagnosis. Also, after treatment, quitting limits the risk of some cancers coming back and survival rates improve.

Quitting smoking is and will always be the best choice for your health and the health of those around you.

If you would like to help pass on the encouragement to quit smoking this October, and help people find quit smoking support, you can use our digital resources pack.

You are 3x more likely to successfully quit for good when you combine Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) with professional quit smoking support. For quit smoking support, you can speak to your doctor, or contact the free NHS service, Help Me Quit.