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LOSING THE HABIT DOESN'T MEAN GAINING THE POUNDS

Quitting smoking is a sure-fire way to gain pounds in cash, but a new resource from the Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service aims to dispel the myth that kicking the habit can add pounds to your weight.

Former smokers and those looking to quit smoking in the near future, who are worried about their weight, can now get access to a new information leaflet called 'Look Good, Feel Good! - Will I Gain Weight When I Stop Smoking?'.

The leaflet provides: practical tips on how people can avoid turning to food as an alternative to craving cigarettes; easy ways to integrate simple physical activities into a busy lifestyle; healthy eating tips; and also details of how quickly you will feel the benefits of stopping smoking.  More...
NATIONAL NO SMOKING DAY 2007

The Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service is using National No Smoking Day on Wednesday March 14th as a time to encourage employers and members of the public to take advantage of free and effective stop smoking programmes available across the city.

Recent research has shown that two in three smokers in the Yorkshire and Humber region plan to give up in time for the smokefree legislation. More...

NEW DROP-IN CENTRES TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT

People in North Sheffield who want to quit smoking can now take advantage of two free and convenient drop-in centres, being piloted in the city by the Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service.

It is the first time the service has launched informal drop-in sessions at these community venues.

Stocksbridge Leisure Centre will be running Stop Smoking programmesevery Monday from 16th October at 5.30-7.30pm, while sessions at the 393 Club Youth Community Centre on Langsett Road, Hillsborough, will begin on 25th October, and take place every Wednesday at the same time. More...

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October 2006 - Stop smoking during Ramadan, stop smoking for life
October 2006 - Sheffield praised for tackling smoking
October 2006 - Sheffield Leads The Way, With Stop Smoking Success HIghlighted Regionally
September 2006 - Stop Smoking Success Tastes Good For Local Pharmacy
August 2006 - Sheffield Leads The Way, With Stop Smoking Success Highlighted At Regional Conference
July 2006 - Smoking Is Root Cause Of Health Inequalities In Sheffield
July 2006 - Stop Smoking Success Tastes Good For Local Pharmacy
April 2006 - World Health Day 2006
March 2006 - National No Smoking Day
February 2006 - Let Love Fill The Air This Valentines Day - Not Smoke!
January 2006 - Stop Smoking, You Never Regret It!
November 2005 - Mouth Cancer Awareness Week - Get Advice From The Roadshow On The Moor
August 2005 - Local Service Helps Over 2500 Sheffield Smoker Give Up!
August 2005 - Parents Quit For Baby Daughter
May 2005 - World No Tabacco Day Recognised The Vital Role Of Health Professionals In Helping Smokers Quit

March 05 - Former Smoker From Worrall Gives Advice On National No Smoking Day

March 05 - Sheffield Skate Stars Urge Smokers To Quit

March 05 - Quit The Habit For National No Smoking Day

February 05 - Hillsborough Smoking Quitathon

November 04 - Smoking Prevalence and Death data for Sheffield

September 04 - Cancer Charity Backs Smoking Ban

August 04 - Mums-to-be Shown Financial Benefits Of Quitting Smoking

August 04 - Sheffield Smokers Urged To Quit And Get Fit!

July 04 - Sheffield Wants to be Smoke Free - MORI Poll Results on Smoking In Public Places

May 04 - Ex-Smoker Urges Sheffield Residents to Quit on World No Tobacco Day

April 04 - Sheffield Smokers Urged to Quit on World Asthma Day

March 04 - On The Road To Quit

March 04 - Sheffield's Footballers Give Smoking The Red Card

March 04 - Schools Compete to be Smoke Free

March 04 - Stop Smoking Service Welcomes Cigarette Price Hike
Feb 04 - Smoking Service contacted by 70% more Sheffielders

Jan 04 - New Stop Smoking Midwife Offers New Start for New Family

Dec 03 - Smoking Less Socially Acceptable in Yorkshire, say 4/5 Adults

Dec 03 - Sheffield smokers urged to swap coughs for cash for Christmas
July 03 - New TV campaign in Sheffield to highlight health risks to children
June 03 - Sheffield women lead the way in giving birth to healthier babies