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National No Smoking Day: Mark's Story

Were supporting No Smoking Day

12th March is National No Smoking Day.

Smoking remains a major cause of mortality and ill health in Wales. Over the period 2020-22, an estimated 3,845 deaths per year amongst those aged 35 and over in Wales were due to smoking. This means that on average 10.7% of all deaths in Wales amongst those aged 35 and over in these years were attributable to smoking.

Mark is a CTM resident and started smoking 50 years ago. Through the Help Me Quit Service, he was recently able to stop smoking for good, enjoy walking again to his local shop, carry shopping home, and save around £300 a month.

He shared: “The support I’ve had from Help Me Quit has been absolutely brilliant. So wonderful. I know you’re always there if I am struggling.”

Hear his full story in the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7JPSK1pcgw

View more information about the New Horizons Mental Health courses, as referred to by Mark.

Visit one of our information stands

Our Smoking Cessation teams have been on site this week at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital, and Prince Charles Hospital hosting information stands for staff, patients and members of the public. If you’re visiting one of the hospitals, stop by to find out more about how you can help yourself or loved ones to quit smoking.

9am–2pm in the following locations:

  • Outpatients Department Entrance 5 at Prince Charles Hospital – 12th March
  • Canteen area at Royal Glamorgan Hospital – 13th March

In addition, our Smoking Cessation team will be live on GTFM radio on Wednesday morning (Community link feature) to raise awareness about No Smoking Day, the Help Me Quit service, and the benefits of becoming smoke free. Listen live or look out for the link on our social media channels.

Help Me Quit

Help Me Quit is the free NHS stop-smoking service in Wales, designed to give smokers the best chance to quit successfully. Studies show that people who use professional quitting services are three times more likely to succeed than those who go it alone.

  • Call: 0800 085 2219
  • Text: HMQ to 80818

Visit: https://www.helpmequit.wales/

12/03/2025