The NHS is currently contacting patients in Salford aged 55-74 for a free lung health checks amid increased concerns. The […]
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Salford inspires national anti-smoking scheme
A pilot project encouraging Salford smokers to quit cigarettes by switching to vaping instead is now being rolled out nationally. […]
No Smoking Day 2022 returns as Salford has the 2nd highest smoking rate within Greater Manchester
In an effort to reduce Salford’s high smoking rate, the annual No Smoking Day will return in March this year. […]
NHS quit-smoking app offers free six-month trial to residents
Salford smokers are being offered a free app for six months to help them quit. The offer comes from Making […]
NHS Salford offers free Lung ‘M.O.T’ checks
Salford CCG is offering free health checks for your lungs if you’re an ex-smoker or smoker aged 55 to 74 […]
‘My family is worth more than a cigarette.’ 13 people die every day from smoking in Greater Manchester
New statistics have been published in line with the launch of an anti-smoking campaign in Greater Manchester, revealing over 34,000 Salfordians smoke regularly.
Salford Stop Smoking services offering free e-cigarettes
Salford Stop Smoking services have begun a new campaign to encourage smokers to quit their unhealthy habit. Salford City Council currently […]
Stop in the Name of Health: Stoptober 2017 Comes to Salford
SALFORD health services kickstarted their Stoptober efforts this October, where people all over the UK take up the challenge of quitting […]
New UK smoking laws upset smokers
New UK smoking laws will be enforced from the May 21st and smokers will no longer be able to purchase […]
Smoking age could be raised to 21 to protect teens
CAMPAIGNERS say raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 would see a quarter fewer smokers and urged policymakers to […]
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