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@francesleckie.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 12:01 PM

This week's IL newsletter: Stoptober runs throughout October. Stop smoking for 28 days and you are five times more likely to quit for good. It’s never too late to start.

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#Stoptober #QuitSmoking

@abuhblibraries.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:23 AM

October is 'Stoptober'! If you're looking at giving up smoking yourself or advising your patients, we've got a really useful display here at the Royal Gwent Hospital Library! Get In touch with your local library to find out what is available! 🚭 #libraries #quitsmoking

@spiketoday.com Oct 7, 2026, 3:16 PM

Stoptober is a month of quitting smoking together. Reach 28 days smoke free and you are five times likelier to quit for good. How it works, and free help.

#Stoptober #QuitSmoking #NHS

@bottomsupfam.com Oct 7, 2026, 1:19 PM

Millions of people already quit. The Con wants you to think you're different. You're not.

#jibtide #quitsmoking #quitnicotine #recoveryispossible #smokefree

DID YOU KNOW. The US adult smoking rate has fallen from about four in ten in 1965 to roughly one in ten today. Millions of people already did the exact thing that feels impossible right now. American Cancer Society

@publichealthiom.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:04 PM

Let’s quit smoking together!

Quitting Smoking for Stoptober?

Visit: publichealth.gov.im/quitsmoking for free support and advice.

Let's quit smoking together.
Tel: 642 404

Website: publichealth.gov.im/quitsmoking

Email: [email protected]

#Stoptober #QuitSmoking

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 1:02 PM

Myth: "light" cigarettes are the safer choice. Fact: research shows people who use light cigarettes do not reduce their risk of developing smoking-related cancers and other diseases. Source: FDA #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

MYTH VS FACT. Myth: "light" cigarettes are the safer choice Research shows that people who use light cigarettes do not reduce their risk of developing smoking-related cancers and other diseases. Source: FDA.

@nmhealth.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 9:04 AM

Six days in. How’s it going so far?
And if you’ve not joined in with Stoptober yet, it’s not too late.
Let’s quit smoking together and cut stress levels too. For more information, click here www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
#stoptober #quitsmokingsupport #quitsmoking

@suggestivelife.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:42 AM

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@healthwatchleeds.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 2:01 PM

Quitting Smoking for Stoptober? Visit leedsstopsmoking.co.uk for free support and advice. Let's quit smoking together.

nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan

#Stoptober #StopSmoking #QuitSmoking #HealthwatchLeeds #LeedsStopSmoking

Tim to Shine - Join millions of people who have quit smoking with Stoptober.

Stoptober - Let's quit smoking together.

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@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 1:02 PM

Myth: nicotine replacement is just as risky as smoking. Fact: FDA-approved NRTs are safe and effective, delivering small amounts of nicotine without the toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke. Source: FDA #QuitSmoking #Health

MYTH VS FACT. Myth: nicotine replacement is just as risky as smoking FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapies are safe and effective. They deliver small amounts of nicotine without the toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke. Source: FDA.

@lypftinvolve.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:43 AM

#Stoptober is a public health campaign that encourages smokers to give up smoking for October.
Our website has a link to an easy read leaflet to help people quit smoking:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#StopSmoking #QuitSmoking #BetterHealth 🚭

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@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:02 PM

Myth: nicotine is what causes cancer. Fact: nicotine makes cigarettes addictive, but nicotine itself doesn't cause cancer. Nicotine replacement therapy has been used safely for many years. Source: Cancer Research UK #QuitSmoking

MYTH VS FACT. Myth: nicotine is the part of smoking that causes cancer Nicotine is what makes cigarettes addictive. But nicotine itself doesn't cause cancer, and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been used safely for many years. Source: Cancer Research UK.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:42 AM

15 years after quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease is close to that of a nonsmoker. The body's ability to recover is real. Source: American Cancer Society #QuitSmoking #Health

AFTER 15 YEARS. At 15 years, heart disease risk is close to a nonsmoker's Fifteen years after quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease is close to that of a nonsmoker. Source: American Cancer Society.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:32 AM

10 years after quitting, your risk of death from lung cancer has halved compared with someone who still smokes. Every smoke-free day adds up. Source: NHS #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

AFTER 10 YEARS. At 10 years, the risk of dying from lung cancer has halved Ten years after quitting, your risk of death from lung cancer has halved compared with someone who still smokes. Source: NHS.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:22 AM

One year smoke-free: your risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of someone who still smokes. A year of days, each one adding up. Source: WHO #QuitSmoking #Health

AFTER 1 YEAR. At 1 year, heart disease risk is about half a smoker's One year after quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of someone who still smokes. Source: WHO.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:12 AM

3 to 9 months smoke-free: coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as your lung function increases by up to 10%. Your lungs keep recovering, day by day. Source: NHS #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

3 TO 9 MONTHS. By 3 to 9 months, lung function can rise by up to 10% Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as your lung function increases by up to 10%. Source: NHS.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:02 AM

2 to 12 weeks after quitting, your circulation has improved, so blood pumps through to your heart and muscles much better. Source: NHS #QuitSmoking #Health

2 TO 12 WEEKS. Within 2 to 12 weeks, your circulation improves Between 2 and 12 weeks after quitting, blood pumps through to your heart and muscles much better because your circulation has improved. Source: NHS.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:52 AM

Day 3: if breathing feels easier, it's because your bronchial tubes have started to relax. Your energy will be increasing too. Source: NHS #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

AFTER 72 HOURS. After 72 hours, breathing can start to feel easier If breathing feels easier around day three, it's because your bronchial tubes have started to relax. Your energy will be increasing too. Source: NHS.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:42 AM

48 hours smoke-free: your lungs are clearing out mucus, and your senses of taste and smell are improving. Two days of your body doing quiet repair work. Source: NHS #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

AFTER 48 HOURS. After 48 hours, your taste and smell start improving Two days in, your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell are improving. Source: NHS.

@lungsdaybyday.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:32 AM

One day without smoking: the nicotine level in your blood drops to zero. One day down, and that counts. Source: CDC #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree

AFTER 24 HOURS. After 24 hours, the nicotine in your blood drops to zero One full day without smoking, and the nicotine level in your blood has dropped to zero. One day down. Source: CDC.