• Awareness

Overview

Want to breathe more easily, feel more energetic, save money, and reduce your risk of serious illness? You can start making those changes today by beginning your smokefree journey.

National No Smoking Day (11 March 2026) is the perfect moment to take the first step towards a healthier, smokefree life. Whether you’ve tried to quit before or this is your first attempt, you’re not alone, and support is available to help you succeed.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Many people notice improvements within days or weeks. Your breathing can become easier, your energy levels can rise, and your risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer starts to fall almost immediately. 

It’s also a powerful way to support your mental health. Over time, nicotine can increase feelings of stress and low mood, and stopping smoking can help you feel calmer and more in control.

But you don’t have to stop with willpower alone. With the right help, you’re up to three times more likely to quit for good, especially when you use NHS-backed support such as stop smoking medicines, local services or a personalised quit plan. 

Start your journey today

You have the power to quit – and No Smoking Day could be the push you need to begin.

  • Follow us on social media for regular quit smoking tips, videos and encouragement – scroll to the bottom of this article and click on our social icons
  • Download the NHS Smokefree App for daily motivation and tools to help you stay on track.
  • Contact SmokeFreeLife Berkshire by calling 0800 622 6360 or texting QUIT to 66777

We’re proud to be a smoke free organisation

We can provide support to help you reduce or stop smoking while you’re in our care. This includes giving you access to tobacco replacement treatment or vaping to help you quit.