Stoptober 2013
Stoptober is approaching again and you can play a part in helping your patients quit smoking.
Stoptober is a 28 day challenge that asks smokers to give up cigarettes for four weeks.
It starts on the 1st of October.
Research suggests you are 5 times more likely to stay quit if you can stop for 4 weeks and that patients are more likely to quit if they have both support and medication.
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“30 Seconds”
We see patients regularly for routine exams and emergencies. This allows opportunistic advice on smoking cessation.
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Ask Do you smoke?
Advise Tell your patient they are more likely to quit with medication and specialist support
Act Refer
Refer
You can refer to a Stop Smoking Specialist by phoning North Yorkshire NHS Stop Smoking Service on
0300 303 1603 or ask at your local pharmacy or surgery about support with an advisor to quit.
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Specialist services in other locations in North Yorkshire and City of York are available. Please phone 0300 303 1603 to find out more.