Quitting smoking is one of the most important actions you can take to improve your health. Regardless of your age or how long you have been smoking, quitting boosts mental health and physical well-being.
We’re delighted to offer Smokefree services on board our Health Van, Vincent Van Cough!
Running alongside our drop-in GP clinics, you will be able to chat with experts to get guidance and advice on how to quit smoking. Our Stop Smoking advisors will be available on board to answer any questions you have and have the ability to send a referral in to get you started on your ‘Smoke Free’ journey.
When you hop on board, you will also be able to get a free Carbon Monoxide test. This test measures the carbon monoxide levels in your bloodstream, giving you insights into how smoking affects your health.
What happens when you quit smoking?
- After 20 minutes, check your pulse! It will already be starting to return to normal.
- After 8 hours, your oxygen levels are recovering and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.
- After 48 hours, all carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs will be clearing out mucus and your sense of sense of taste and smell are improving.
- After 72 hours, your breathing will begin to feel easier and your energy will be increasing.
- In 2 – 12 weeks, your circulation will have improved meaning your blood is able to pump through your body to your heart and muscles.
- In 3 – 9 months, any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will improve as your lung function increases by up to 10%.
- After 1 year, your risk of heart attack will have reduced by 50% compared with a smoker’s.
- After 10 years, your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
Where and when the Smokefree service will be available?
- Wednesday, 7th January
09:30 – 12:30: Market Street
Town Centre, Doncaster - Thursday, 8th January
09:30 – 12:30: Hatfield Woodhouse
Darking, Ing Lane, Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7 6GB
13:30 – 16:30: COOP Askern
Selby Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0EP - Friday, 9th January
09:30 – 12:30: King Chambers
Selby Rd, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 4JE
13:30 – 16:30: Rossington Miners
W End Ln, New Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0DU
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