No Smoking Day 2009 takes place today, on Wednesday 11th March.
As the impact of the credit crunch starts to bite, many families are feeling the pinch. And for smokers, many of whom spend over £2000 a year on cigarettes, it’s particularly tough.
It’s no surprise then, that surveys show most would like to quit – and No Smoking Day is here to make sure they stand the best possible chance of success.
This year’s theme has been developed with smokers themselves, with lots of involvement from our local organisers. It’s a striking image that tells its own story, but the strapline – take the first step - is also an invitation to use No Smoking Day to make a lifelong change. It’s a reminder that quitting requires commitment and planning, and we’re working more closely than ever with stop smoking services and others that support smokers who want to stop.
No Smoking Day 2008 saw 1.2 million smokers kick the habit, and we’re expecting even more to take part on 11 March 2009.
Find out more at http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/
