News stories tagged as "Stop Smoking"

Never give up on giving up!

Published at: Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 9:04 am

Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to give quitting another go ahead of this year’s No Smoking Day on March 8.

Series of animations lead messaging for stop smoking campaign

Published at: Thursday 12 August 2021 at 9:29 am

A  Council campaign is explaining the harms of smoking and promoting the benefits of giving up, signposting people to local areas of support.

Put your lungs first for Stoptober

Published at: Thursday 1 October 2020 at 2:24 pm

Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier by taking part in Stoptober, which starts today (Thursday, October 1.)

‘Quit for Covid’ call to Blackburn with Darwen’s smokers

Published at: Thursday 21 May 2020 at 12:22 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a call for people to ‘Quit for COVID’

No Smoking Day is cause for smokefree celebration

Published at: Wednesday 9 March 2016 at 11:43 am

If you smoke, why not be ‘proud to be a quitter’ as this year’s No Smoking Day takes place.

‘Kick the habit’ this Stoptober

Published at: Friday 25 September 2015 at 10:52 am

Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging local smokers to ‘kick the habit’ for good during Stoptober.

Blackburn with Darwen smokers urged to quit in January for a healthy 2015

Published at: Monday 29 December 2014 at 4:30 pm

At a time when many people will be thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses are urging smokers who are considering quitting this January to take advantage of free support to improve their health and save money.

Stoptober enters home straight

Published at: Thursday 23 October 2014 at 11:56 am

During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen have been encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge takes place.

Smokers encouraged to quit for Stoptober

Published at: Monday 8 September 2014 at 2:01 pm

During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.

Baiter Sehat focus on shisha and heart health

Published at: Wednesday 3 September 2014 at 5:11 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Baiter Sehat health campaign will interview up to 200 shisha users about their attitudes to the habit this autumn, in what is expected to be one of the most comprehensive local studies into the subject to date.

Health bosses welcome car smoking consultation

Published at: Monday 21 July 2014 at 1:45 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Health bosses have welcomed the launch of a Government consultation which brings a ban on smoking in cars carrying children a step closer.

Plain cigarette packs call backed by Blackburn with Darwen health experts

Published at: Wednesday 25 June 2014 at 4:07 pm

Public health leads in Blackburn with Darwen have backed calls for UK action on plain packaging for tobacco after the latest figures from Australia reported a drop in sales since standard packs were introduced.

Wellbeing Service is helping borough’s residents

Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm

A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.

Act F.A.S.T if you suspect a stroke

Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:59 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the Act F.A.S.T

V for victory on No Smoking Day

Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:38 pm

Stop smoking service makes real difference for Dianne

Published at: Thursday 6 March 2014 at 4:26 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you stop smoking.

Council backs No Smoking Day

Published at: Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 4:15 pm