SMOKERS in Warrington are being encouraged to quit the habit for Stoptober.

The annual campaign, which has seen 2.5 million people across the country make a quit attempt, is back for 2024.

Warrington will be joining the month-long national stop-smoking campaign with support and advice from LiveWire's SmokeFree team.

The team will be visiting a range of community venues to engage with people of all ages, from youth groups and university students to older people.

The LiveWire Smokefree team will also be attending the Mental Health Marketplace event at Chester University, Time Square, on Thursday, October 10, from 12pm to 4pm.

Everyone is invited to drop in, meet the team, and get a range of advice about how to stop smoking, together with general lifestyle improvement.

Councillor Maureen McLaughlin, Warrington Borough Council's cabinet member for health, wellbeing, and social care, said: "It's never too late to quit smoking.

"For those ready to quit, LiveWire's Smokefree team promises to support every step of the way.

"With the right level of support, making this change could be one of the best things you'll ever do for your health.

"Initiatives like Stoptober play a major role in providing support, education, and motivation for people who have been thinking about giving up.

"There's plenty on offer from advice on quitting, to support with improving your health and lifestyle, meaning October is the perfect time to begin your smoke-free future."

Smoking remains the largest cause of preventable death in England, and LiveWire's stop smoking service provides free specialist stop smoking support and advice to people in the Warrington area.

The team also supports workplaces in the borough with guidance and support to make their organisation smoke-free.

LiveWire is using this Stoptober to raise awareness of the stop smoking support and advice they offer to everyone, including face-to-face appointments, text message support, telephone consultations, and workplace events and sessions.

For more information, visit the LiveWire website, call them on 0300 003 0818, or text them on 07580 384568.