Mersey Care is striving to become totally smoke free across all its sites and services. In October 2024, the Government published new data confirming the prevalence of tobacco smoking within the general population in England, is now at 12 percent. This continues the general downward trend observed since 2011 (20 percent).
As part of our goal to become smoke free, this page is intended to provide information and signposting to support to help with quitting smoking.
Benefits of quitting smoking
The earlier you quit smoking, the more you're likely to benefit.
But it's never too late – because quitting will improve your health whatever your age and no matter how long you have smoked.
Create a Personal Quit Plan
Don't know where to start? Answer a few simple questions to get a Personalised Quit Plan, designed to support you every step of the way. With tailored advice and practical tips, this plan gives you the tools to quit smoking and stay smoke free for good.
Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app
Use the NHS Quit Smoking app this 2025 to help you quit smoking and start breathing more easily.
The app allows you to:
- track your progress
- see how much you're saving
- get daily support
- get inspired by others
Once you reach 28 days smoke-free, you're much more likely to quit for good!
Find your local Stop Smoking Service
There's a free local Stop Smoking Service near you. It's much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and with professional help, you're 3 times as likely to quit for good.
Contact your local service to check they can help you before visiting them at their address.
Staying smoke free
You've quit smoking! That's great news! Now, with a solid plan and the right support, you can manage cravings, handle triggers and avoid relapsing.
Explore these guides for practical tips to help you stay smoke free.
Vaping to quit smoking
Nicotine vaping is less harmful than smoking. It's also one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.
Vaping is not completely harmless and we don’t know yet what the long-term effects may be.
Children and non-smokers should never vape.
Here you will find the facts on vaping, based on scientific evidence and research, plus advice on how to use vapes (sometimes called e-cigarettes or e-cigs) as a tool to quit smoking, from the NHS Better Health Campaign.
Want to know what happens when you quit smoking? Click the image below to watch a short animation detailing the timeline for health benefits.
