Unhappy? Unfit? Feeling the effects of Christmas on your wallet and annoyed that your new year’s resolution hasn’t gone to plan? Don’t bury your face in the sand – get ready to face your demons for a healthy and happy 2012!
If you’re looking to boost wellbeing, fitness and the health of your bank balance... and you’re a smoker, Salford City Council together with a number of partners in the city are here to help.
If you’re looking to reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke, alter your smoking habits to protect children and pets or feel ready to take the plunge and quit altogether, there are a range of services to help you on your way to taking the first steps towards a more positive future.
Councillor John Warmisham, Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health said:
“A huge percentage of people living in Salford smoke. This campaign will highlight the range of services we offer without preaching, blaming or guilt-tripping. Any kind of positive change in smoking behaviour is a good thing and our team have worked with hundreds of people just like you over the years that started out by cutting down or ‘practicing to quit’.
“We know that by simply offering a one size fits all approach just doesn’t work, each individual has their own special relationship with smoking and motivations for seeking help. What we do know however is the value of accessing support, reflected in the high quit rate of those we work with.”
The Salford Stop Smoking Service, which has been established for twelve years, has some great success stories, with 60% of participants achieving their goals, whether it be reducing their smoking or giving up. The service run drop-in sessions across the city where you can just turn up, or you can arrange a one to one appointment at a time and place to suit you.
This campaign aims to increase the awareness of the Stop Smoking Services support available in Salford, and the different ways and products that can be used to achieve success.
A special event in Buile Hill Park on Wednesday 14th March, National No Smoking Day, will celebrate the positive steps towards a smoke free future. There will be the chance to meet other people from the community who share similar motivations for quitting or preparing to quit. Lanterns will be lit and there will be the chance to pledge your commitment and reasons for wanting to give up.
Councillor Warmisham continues:
“Smoking is a huge problem for our city and it affects the physical, mental and the financial health of our residents. With a little help and support, some tips and advice from those who have been through it, we hope to engage those people, who in the past didn’t think they could change their smoking habits, showing it is possible to tackle those demons.”
For further information visit www.faceyourdemons.co.uk or to reach the Stop Smoking Service directly call 0161 212 4050.
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