Stoptober Challenge For Knowsley's Smokers

During October, smokers in Knowsley are being encouraged to quit together, as Stoptober --- the nation's biggest ever mass participation stop smoking challenge --- is launched for the second year.

The Public Health England campaign is all about helping people to stop smoking. A team of people from Roy Castle Fag Ends will be travelling around Knowsley, offering advice, information and support. They will be at the following locations:

• Kirkby Town Centre - 15 October (10.00a.m. - 2.00 p.m.)
• Huyton Town Centre - 3 October (10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.)
• Prescot Town Centre - 3 October (10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.)
• Halewood Town Centre - 3, 10, 17, 24 October (10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.).

Stoptober quitters will receive a new stop smoking pack, a 28-day mobile phone app and text support with daily updates and quitting advice. Research shows that you are four times more likely to quit with this extra support than stopping on your own.

The campaign runs for 28 days. For more information, visit the website www.smokefree.nhs.uk or call 0800 022 4332 to be put through to your local stop smoking service.