Merry Christmas ... and a Happier New Year!

1) WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU - Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go smoke free. There are lots of options across Hampshire located in easily accessible places, such as GP surgeries, pharmacies or community centers.

2) TAKE THE ADDICTION TEST – Are you an addict? Easy question and you know the answer!

3) MAKE A DATE – Consider 01/01/11 Research shows that the more prepared you are, the more likely you are to succeed in going smoke free. The first thing to do is choose a stress-free day to stop a few weeks from now. This gives you a day to aim for and time to prepare.

4) MAKE A PROMISE THIS CHRISTMAS - What better way to motivate yourself to stop smoking than to promise to quit for those who love and support you?

5) QUIT TOGETHER - The support provided by the Together Program may be perfect for those with a busy lifestyle. You have a friend for support, encouragement and advice including regular mail packs, emails, supportive text messages and phone calls.

6) SUPPORT AVAILABLE - Use nicotine replacement products or other stop smoking medicines to cope with the withdrawal symptoms.

7) COUNT UP THE SAVINGS - Just imagine when you go smoke free, how much extra money will be in your pocket – and spending this Christmas!

8 HEALTH TIMELINE - The first few days after you quit can be challenging but you'll be amazed at how quickly your body starts to recover. The benefits start almost immediately - Use our interactive timeline on the website to see how your body improves after you stop smoking.

After 20 minutes - Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal…and you have saved 5.9p so far, so just keep going …

After 8 hours - Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal…£1.42 saved – maybe not that much, but you can already feel the improvement in both pocket & body….

9. TAKE A DEEP BREATH - Use a carbon monoxide monitor to see for yourself how quickly your body recovers once you stop smoking. Local NHS Stop Smoking Services offer carbon monoxide monitoring as part of their stop smoking programmes – a great motivating tool to keep you going.

10. SPRING CLEAN YOUR HEALTH - Chuck out your ashtrays, matches and lighters and anything else you needed to smoke. Put potpourri where your ashtrays used to be – your home will smell fresher in no time at all.

11. CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE – Keep in mind that you have taken steps to positively improve your life in a variety ways by quitting smoking. Change your usual daily routine to counteract your old smoking triggers. Do something to help you relax such as taking a hot bath, exercise, or reading. Plan something enjoyable to do every day – you deserve it.

12. TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME - each day without a cigarette is good news for your health, your family and your pocket.