Children and young people

More than half of all young people never try smoking but if you have started to smoke there is help available if you want to quit. The younger you start smoking the harder it is to quit and the more damage you could do to your health.

Support to Help you Stop Smoking

You are four times more likely to stop smoking with professional help.

• Visit NHS Smokefree to get support including an app, Quit Kit, email, text and face-to-face guidance.
• Talk to your GP who can give you advice and support.

Risk of Smoking

• Your general level of fitness will be reduced.
• Smoking gives you smelly hair, clothes and can turn your nails, teeth and hands yellow.
• Smoking reduces your sense of taste and smell.
• Smoking damages your body and can increase your risk of heart disease and other illnesses.