Smokers in the city are being encouraged to quit the habit this new year by Liverpool City Council.
They are advised to use the council’s Smokefree Liverpool service, which is free and confidential, to help protect their health and wallets.
Smokefree Liverpool was set up in collaboration with the council and City Health Care Partnership (CHCP) to help residents quit smoking tobacco and e-cigarettes in a bid to reduce the rate of smoking by 5% by 2030.
According to the service, quitting smoking could lead to people saving around £250 a month alongside reducing the risk of preventable health issues, such as lung cancer and heart disease.
Caroline Cerny, Deputy Chief Executive at Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) said: “Quitting smoking is one of the best things that people can do for their health.
“Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and dramatically reduces both quality of life and life expectancy and over half of people who smoke long-term will die prematurely due to tobacco.”
The independent public health charity, Action on Smoking and Health, also found that smoking cost the public finances in England £16.5b in 2024.
She added: “Surveys consistently show that the majority of people who smoke, want to quit.
“We also know that quit attempts are much more likely to be successful with professional support so it’s great to see Liverpool Council investing in services to help people stop smoking and improve their health.”
To find out more, visit Smokefree Liverpool.
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