Help & Support
There are several fantastic organisations that can support you to stop smoking and improve your lung health, or guide you through lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. They are caring, supportive and knowledgeable and there to help you, if you need it.
Quit Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Even if you’ve tried before, maybe more than once, you can still succeed. What you’ve already learned will help you reach your goal of becoming an ex-smoker.
Check out below advice, tools and tips. Let’s do this!
Stopping smoking
Stop smoking service is for people living in North Yorkshire through the Living Well Smokefree team.
The Living Well Stop Smoking Service
Relying on willpower is the least effective way to quit smoking, but with the right support, you’re up to three times more likely to quit for good.
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Find your local Stop Smoking Service
There’s a free local Stop Smoking Service near you. It’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and with professional help, you’re 3 times as likely to quit for good.
Better Health
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
It’s never too late to quit and it’s easier to stop smoking with the right support. Why not start by downloading the free NHS Quit Smoking app to track your progress and get daily motivation?
Visit linkMaking it easier to Live well
Making it easier for everyone living in Bradford District and Craven to live healthier more active lives. Access support to look after your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
BEEP
Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP) is a free physical activity referral service that encourages people who are inactive, to become more active, with a 52 week support programme.
Making it easier to Live well
Making it easier for everyone in Bradford District to live healthier more active lives.
Access support to look after your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing by visiting the Living Well website
Visit linkSupport from charities and foundations
These charities and foundations offer support and guidance through lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. They provide lots of knowledge as well as resources and access to support groups.
Wellness Service
The Wellness Service is holistic support that offers help with stopping smoking, mental health, physical activity, weight management, carers support and health checks.
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Cancer Research UK
The largest cancer charity on the UK, they produce high quality information for people affected by cancer. You can call their nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040.
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British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation aims to improve care – and to prevent, treat and cure lung diseases. A good source of information and a helpline.
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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
A charity designed to support everyone affected by lung cancer. Support from diagnosis, through treatment, living with the disease and end of life care.
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Because cancer can affect your life in so many ways, Macmillan do whatever it takes to give people the support they need.
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NHS – Living with Lung Cancer
More information about lung cancer is available on the NHS website.
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