Published at 26 June, 2025 12:05.
Summer has finally arrived - longer days, warmer weather, and time spent outdoors with friends and family. It’s the perfect season for festivals, barbecues, park picnics, and relaxing beach days at some of Yorkshire's finest beauty-spots. But what if this year’s summer looked and felt a little different? What if it was your first smoke-free summer?
If you’ve been thinking about quitting tobacco, now is the ideal moment. Not just for your health, but for your lifestyle, your wallet, and the people around you. Yorkshire Smokefree are here to help you quit tobacco for good!
When you smoke, you miss out on one of the best parts of summer - the fresh air. Whether you're camping in the countryside, walking along the coast, or enjoying a cool breeze on a hot day, every breath feels clearer once you quit. Within just 72 hours of stopping smoking, your breathing improves and your lungs begin to relax. Imagine climbing that hill or chasing after your kids in the garden without feeling out of breath.
The cost of cigarettes has never been higher. The average smoker in the UK spends around £38 a week on tobacco - that’s nearly £2,000 a year. Just think of what you could do with that extra money this summer: weekend breaks, festivals, garden makeovers, or treating your family to something special. Being smoke-free means more cash in your pocket for the things that actually bring you joy.
Smoking doesn’t just affect your health - it impacts the people you love. Secondhand smoke is especially harmful to children, and many smokers say one of their biggest motivations to quit is being a better role model for their families. A smoke-free summer means no missed moments because you had to "nip out for a cigarette." You’re present, fully in the moment - laughing, talking, and living without stepping away.
Quitting tobacco has huge benefits for both your physical and mental wellbeing. Many people say they sleep better, feel less anxious, and have more energy after quitting. Your skin improves, your sense of taste returns, and you no longer smell like smoke. You might even feel more confident socialising - especially during outdoor events and holidays, where more venues are now smoke-free.
Yorkshire Smokefree and other NHS services are here to help you stop smoking for good. You don’t have to do it alone - support is available through online tools, one-to-one advice, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and group sessions. The key is finding a method that works for you.
This summer, give yourself the gift of freedom. The freedom to enjoy life without cravings. The freedom to prioritise your health. The freedom to enjoy every moment smoke-free.
👉 Start your journey today at yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk and make summer 2025 your turning point. To find a clinic near you contact us on 0800 612 0011 or book a call with one of our friendly advisors: https://yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/pages/callback-request
