Kick the Habit this No Smoking Day

Foundation of Light are encouraging the people of Sunderland to quit smoking for good this No Smoking Day, Wednesday 12 March.

There is plenty of local free support available to smokers in Sunderland who want to give quitting a go.

Foundation of Light recently launched new Stop Smoking Workshops at the Beacon of Light, which provide support and advice about quitting followed by health and fitness activities.

You can get information about how to quit and what help is available in a supportive environment, as well as support to help improve your overall physical and mental health.

Workshops take place twice a week at the following times:

• Thursdays (5-6:30pm)
• Fridays (10-11:30am)

To learn more or sign up, please contact: nicole.kane@foundationoflight.co.uk

Foundation of Light also partners with Sunderland Specialist Stop Smoking Service where smokers can get expert support to quit, and can now take part in the ‘Swap to Stop’ initiative.

Set a quit date with their specialists and you can receive a free vape alongside 12 weeks of 1-2-1 support.

It’s been proven that using a vape along with specialist support helps smokers quit for good, and with the range of support available to smokers, there’s never been a better time to quit.

Five Reasons to Quit Smoking

• If you smoke 20 a day (and a pack costs £15) you could save more than £400 per month
• Within a month you will have lower blood pressure, find it easier to breathe, and be able to be more active
• Within a year, your risk of heart disease will have halved
• Those around you will be protected from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke
• Becoming a smoke-free role model will reduce the chance of your children or loved ones taking up smoking

For more on the Sunderland Specialist Stop Smoking Service, head to their website: Click Here