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100 Reasons to Quit Smoking – World No Tobacco Day 2021

1. Smokers have a greater risk of developing a severe case of, and dying from, COVID-19. 2. Everything stinks! From your skin and hair to your house, clothes, and especially your breath. 3. Tobacco causes teeth to yellow and creates excess dental plaque. 4. Smoking tobacco and the use of smokeless tobacco cause bad breath.

Commit to Quit – World No Tobacco Day 31st May 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided another reason to stop smoking, according to the World Health Organisation, (WHO), smokers have a greater risk of developing a severe case and dying from COVID-19. However, we all know that quitting can be challenging, but you don’t have to go it alone. That’s why Everyone Health are supporting WHO’s

Find your reason to Quit Smoking

It is estimated that 100,000 people die each year from smoking-related diseases, including cancer and that smoking causes more than a quarter of all cancer deaths in the UK. In addition, the average smoker spends over £4300 per year on cigarettes. So, what will be your reason to stop smoking once and for all? We

Learn to Manage your stress – Stress Awareness Month 2021

2020 was a year like no other, and many of us will have been stressed about the situation, stressed about work, finance, home schooling, loved ones, our health the list goes on. With restrictions slowly starting to ease, it’s the right time to stop and think about doing something about our stress levels, and now,

Lockdown easing – what now?

Last week saw the first proper milestone in our return to life pre-pandemic, hairdressers, pub gardens, gyms and non-essential shops reopened. After a long period of closure, there was an expectation that we would be dashing back, clutching fists full of saved pounds ready to spend, spend, spend. And looking at the news so far,

6 Weeks Smoke Free

Age of Client: 30 Why they decided to give-up smoking: to improve her health and spend more time with her children Past attempts: Patient has tried to stop smoking in the past but has not been successful What made them contact the service: Patient contact the service for additional support Experience of the

Quit smoking ahead of Ramadan

Will you observe Ramadan this year? Muslim smokers who fast during Ramadan refrain from food, drinks and smoking during the daytime to fulfil their religious obligation of fasting during this month. Fasting alone is hard but doing it at the same time as nicotine withdrawal is even harder. So instead of avoiding cigarettes why not

Our Stop Smoking Practitioner Salma, makes an appearance on BBC news

Our Stop Smoking Practitioner Salma, has made an exciting appearance on BBC news recently to encourage uptake of the COVID 19 vaccine amongst ethnic minority groups. English version https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-55955875 Bengali version https://fb.watch/3uS149av2R/ Smokers are 14x more likely to suffer severe consequences from COVID-19 due to the impact that smoking has on respiratory and immune function.

Client motivated to stop smoking due to the Covid19 risk

Age of client: 29 How long they have smoked for: 10 – 15 years Number of past quit attempts: 3 Patient decided to give up smoking as she has lost her sense of smell and taste and was getting worried that smoking was contributing to this. Also patient concerned about covid and the impact of

Pregnant client gave up smoking and feels a lot more positive.

Raluca approached the stop smoking service in Redbridge in November 2020, she was pregnant 24 weeks. Since giving up 4 weeks ago the patient has been very proud of her achievement. During the first few weeks of her quit journey Raluca struggled to quit completely, but this did not stop her from trying harder. The