Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and your life expectancy. Benefits to you and your family
- Less risk of cancer developing
- Immediate improvement in breathing
- Smokers’ cough decreases and phlegm in lungs reduced
- Sense of taste and smell improves
- Halt any decline in lung efficiency
- Protect your family from effects of passive smoking
Patients who want support can self refer to START.
START is the main point of contact to access Stockport lifestyle change services. Lifestyles covered are weight management, stop smoking, physical activity, PARiS, alcohol support and drug support.
For those wishing to improve their health through improving their lifestyle. Residents of Stockport SK1-SK8 or those registered with a Stockport GP.
Weight management is for 18 yrs and over
Stop smoking is for 12 yrs and over
Physical activity 18 yrs and over
PARiS 18 yrs and over
Alcohol and drug support is for those 26 yrs old and over
How do patients access this service?
Refer self or referred by others with consent from the patient. Tel 0161 474 3141
Website has a contact form www.healthystockport.co.uk or email: START@Stockport.gov.uk
NHS Free Smoking Helpline: 0800 022 4332 – visit website.