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48% increase in the number of smokers seeking support to quit during pandemic

Cartoon graphic - four people with text - are you ready to break free from cigarettes?

During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a 48% increase in the number of smokers seeking support to quit using the free NHS service, Help Me Quit (HMQ). With the risk of contracting respiratory infections including COVID-19 being higher for smokers compared to non-smokers, there has never been a better time to quit!

In Powys, you can now access free support to quit smoking from the comfort of your own home. Our HMQ Advisors can help you to start your quit journey by providing one-to-one support either online via video link or via telephone support, giving you the option of attending your support sessions from home, work or school - the choice is YOURS.

If you would like to find out more about the smoking cessation services on offer in Powys, please call today on 0800 085 2219 or visit our website - www.helpmequit.wales

Find out more about the support provided by Help Me Quit during the pandemic in this infographic.

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