Men

Smoking can seriously affect your fertility levels and increase your risk of impotence. Even if you’ve been smoking for years it’s not too late to quit and stop putting your health and your life at risk.

If you want to quit speak to the local stop smoking service (TASK) on 0161 655 1581. Getting help to quit smoking means you are four times more likely to succeed, so if nothing has worked for you, give them a call.  You can also see your doctor, ask at your pharmacy or contact the health trainers.

The team can also help you to make your home and car Smoke Free - helping you to quit and creating a safer environment for you and your family.

Top tips for quitting

1. Contact your local NHS stop-smoking service on 0161 655 1581 for help
2. Plan ahead to help you cope with stressful situations
3. Pick a quit date that will be stress-free and stick to it
4. Take it one day at a time
5. Pair up with someone else who wants to stop so you can support each other
6. Avoid situations where you might be tempted to smoke
7. Keep track of the money you’re saving and treat yourself- see how much you could save using our online calculator.
8. Remember, there's no such thing as having just one cigarette