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Stoptober is the Department of Health & Social Care’s annual quit smoking campaign, designed to encourage and support people who smoke to make a quit attempt.
Research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
As part of this year’s Stoptober campaign, our Be Smoke Free team are inviting smokers to attend our Breathe Easy – Free Carbon Monoxide (CO) Screening events throughout October.
You know how many cigarettes you smoke, but do you know how much carbon monoxide you take in?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas released when tobacco burns. Unlike carbon dioxide (CO₂), which is a natural gas that we breathe out, carbon monoxide is a harmful poison that reduces the amount of oxygen your blood can carry around your body.
The effects of smoking often can’t be seen or felt straight away, which can make it difficult to understand the impact smoking is having on your health.
A simple CO test provides an instant measure of the harm caused by smoking and can help you see what is happening inside your body.
Check out our video from the team to show you what happens during a carbon monoxide test.
A carbon monoxide screening can:
The best part? The test takes just 30 seconds, provides instant results, and there is no obligation to quit smoking.
Our drop-in events are more than just a CO test.
Meeting with one of our Stop Smoking Advisors in person gives you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your smoking habits, and receive personalised advice in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Face-to-face appointments help build a stronger connection between you and your advisor, making conversations feel more natural, engaging and tailored to your individual needs.
If you’re ready to take the next step on the day, our advisors can also talk you through the free stop smoking support available through One You Cheshire East.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13th October | 9:00am to 10:00am | Ashfields Primary Care Centre, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1EQ |
| 13th October | 12:00pm to 2:00pm | Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BU |
| 14th October | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Cumberland Arena Thomas Street, The Wharf, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2BD |
| 15th October | 9:00am to 10:00am | Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL (1st Floor) |
| 15th October | 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DT |
| 15th October | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL (1st Floor) |
| 16th October | 2:30pm to 4:00pm | Everybody @ Crewe West, West Street, Crewe, CW2 8SJ |
| 20th October | 9:00am to 10:00am | Ashfields Primary Care Centre, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1EQ |
| 20th October | 12:00pm to 2:00pm | Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BU |
| 21st October | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Cumberland Arena Thomas Street, The Wharf, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2BD |
| 22nd October | 9:00am to 10:00am | Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL (1st Floor) |
| 22nd October | 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DT |
| 22nd October | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL (1st Floor) |
| 23rd October | 2:30pm to 4:00pm | Everybody @ Crewe West West Street, Crewe, CW2 8SJ |
Whether you’re thinking about quitting, curious about your carbon monoxide levels, or simply want to learn more about the impact smoking may be having on your health, we’d love to meet you.
No need to book. Just turn up, get your free CO reading, and speak to our friendly team.
For more information about the free stop smoking support available through One You Cheshire East click here.
