Cancer centre shows support for Stoptober!
THE Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is
pulling out all the stops to help support staff, patients and visitors to
quit smoking.
As a no smoking site, the Centre is committed to helping smokers quit the
habit and they will be showing their support for the nation's biggest mass
quit attempt; Stoptober 2015.
The 28 day stop smoking challenge helps to change lives; if you can stop
smoking for 28 days, you're 5 times more likely to stay smoke free.
The theme for this year is to encourage people to stop smoking with someone
else, as research shows that smokers are ⅔ (67%) more likely to quit when
their spouse stops smoking, a ⅓ more likely to quit when a close friend
(36%) or someone they work with (34%) stops.
The data also shows that individuals are much more likely (61%) to smoke if
their partner or a close friend smokes, showing the powerful influence that
people's social networks have on their own smoking behaviour.
So throughout the month of October 2015, lung cancer clinical nurse
specialists from The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre will be giving advice and
support to anyone who wants to quit. The Centre is also offering a smoking
cessation service at their on site pharmacy, PharmaC.
Sarah Cubbin, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, said:- "People in
Merseyside and Cheshire are 20% more likely to die of cancer than the
average for England. This is thought to be due to social factors such as
deprivation, not seeking medical help at an early stage and lifestyle
including smoking and diet. As a leading cancer centre we have a duty to our
patients. We became a smoke free site in March this year and smoking is no
longer allowed anywhere on our hospital grounds. Stoptober is a great way to
get the message out that we are here to support anyone who wants help to
stop smoking. We know how hard it is for someone to break the habit so we
will have staff on hand to offer support at every step of the journey."
The Centre's charity; The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity; is asking those
taking part to make the most of Stoptober and raise cash for cancer
patients. Friends and family can show their support and encouragement
through sponsorship, or smokers can donate the money they usually spend on
cigarettes to the Charity.
To donate now, simply text:- 'CURE' to:- 70111, to give £4 *
Jade Barrett, Fundraising Manager, said:- "This is a great personal
challenge to support our Charity. The money raised will help us fund vital
cancer research, equipment and support services that may otherwise be
unavailable, ranging from new innovations in cancer treatment to the special
touches that really help to change lives. For some smokers, stopping for 1
week will fund a wig for a cancer patient experiencing hair loss, costing
£60. Stopping for a month could raise enough money to fund 10 sessions with
our counsellor, for patients or family members struggling to come to terms
with a diagnosis. On behalf of our staff and patients, a huge thank you to
everyone taking part."
* Texts cost £4, plus standard rate text message
charge. 100% will be received by the charity. Text helpline:- 0151 482 7948.
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