Fags for gags

Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England is encouraging smokers to swap their fags for gags to help them quit for good this October.

Top British comedians including Paddy McGuinness, Al Murray, Simon Brodkin(aka Lee Nelson, Jason Bent and Dr Bob) and Andi Oshowill bring a touch of the British sense of humour to help quitters through this difficult and daunting challenge.

Smoking is no laughing matter and neither is quitting. Two-thirds of smokers say they want to quit but only four in ten told a recent survey that they have tried in the last year. There is no doubt that quitting is tough, but it is known that people who quit do feel better in time.

Evidence shows that if a smoker can go 28 days without a cigarette, they are five times more likely to stay permanently smoke-free. Quitting smoking can be a difficult process but successfully quitting has significant health, monetary and social benefits.