LiveWire has said that the new year is the “perfect time” to stop smoking, and has offered free, tailored support to help people quit.
The service has said that stopping smoking will not only improve health, but will also save people money.
There are “almost immediate” improvements to health after quitting smoking.
After eight hours, oxygen levels will improve, and after a few days, lungs will start clearing out smoking debris, making breathing easier.
LiveWire has said that people are four times more likely to quit successfully with help than if they try to quit alone.
The service offers one-to-one appointments and drop-in sessions, as well as personalised quit plans, which include setting a quit date and tips on how to overcome cravings.
LiveWire also offers support to pregnant women who want to quit smoking.
The service has said that protecting a baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things a mother can do to give her child a healthy start in life.
The service has said that every cigarette contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which are dangerous, and can restrict the essential oxygen supply to a baby.
In the past five years, 3,930 people in Warrington have quit smoking through LiveWire’s stop smoking service.
Councillor Maureen McLaughlin, cabinet member for health, wellbeing, and social care, said: “We are pleased to see that year on year smoking levels in Warrington continue to fall, and it’s time to join the growing trend.
“It can be difficult to stop smoking, but it’s never too late to quit.
“Take the first step today – visit LiveWire and let us help you kick the habit for good.”
More information about stopping smoking can be found on LiveWire’s website.