Smoke Free intervention services will now be available on our Health Van.
Drop-in clinics to receive advice around smoking and have the CO2 Detector test will be available around Doncaster, our Stop Smoking Advisors will be on board to answer any questions you have and have the ability to send a referral in to get you started on your ‘Smoke Free’ journey.
What happens when you quit?
- After 20 minutes, check your pulse! It will already be starting to return to normal.
- After 8 hours, your oxygen levels are recovering and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.
- After 48 hours all carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs will be clearing out mucus and your sense of sense of taste and smell are improving.
- After 72 hours, your breathing will begin to feel easier and your energy will be increasing.
- 2 – 12 weeks your circulation will have improved meaning your blood is able to pump through your body to your heart and muscles.
- 3 – 9 months any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will improve as your lung function increases by up to 10%.
- 1 year your risk of heart attack will have reduced by 50% compared with a smoker’s.
- After 10 years, your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
Where and when the mobile service will be available?
- Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th December and 6th January
09:00 – 12:30: ASDA Carcroft
High Street, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DN
13:30 – 17:00: Home Bargains, Denaby
Doncaster Rd, Denaby Main, Conisbrough DN12 4UW
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