Smokers in Barrow are being reminded there's still a good reason to quit the habit and get fit.
NHS Cumbria is extending its offer of free leisure centre passes to people who quit through the county’s Stop Smoking service. Those taking part will only receive the incentive if they pass a breath test.
The quit and win scheme which runs in Barrow and Carlisle was originally due to run for six months and has now been extended for at least another six months.
Fifty six people have already signed up for the scheme in Barrow and have been able to use the gym, pool and attend fitness classes at both Dalton Leisure Centre and the Barrow Park Leisure Centre. In order to receive the free passes participants have to complete a breath test which measures the carbon monoxide levels in their lungs, four weeks after their original quit date.
Smokers who kick the habit in Barrow will be able to access free sessions each week at either Barrow's Dalton Leisure Centre or the Barrow Park Leisure Centre.
As well as the free leisure centre passes, smokers will be offered the normal nicotine replacement therapy and support to help them give up from NHS Cumbria’s Stop Smoking service.
Su Sear, a public health partnership specialist at NHS Cumbria, said: "Since its launch in January this initiative has had a great response and we're pleased that we're able to extend it and help even more people to not only quit smoking, but live healthier lives too.
"I'd encourage anyone who's considered giving up or tried and failed to quit smoking before to give us a call and access the free local support which NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service offers. With the chance to get a free leisure pass it may also give you the opportunity to try out a new activity too."
Smokers in Barrow can take advantage of the scheme by getting in touch with the NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service on 01900-324222 and by talking to one of our stop smoking advisors.
NHS Cumbria is extending its offer of free leisure centre passes to people who quit through the county’s Stop Smoking service. Those taking part will only receive the incentive if they pass a breath test.
The quit and win scheme which runs in Barrow and Carlisle was originally due to run for six months and has now been extended for at least another six months.
Fifty six people have already signed up for the scheme in Barrow and have been able to use the gym, pool and attend fitness classes at both Dalton Leisure Centre and the Barrow Park Leisure Centre. In order to receive the free passes participants have to complete a breath test which measures the carbon monoxide levels in their lungs, four weeks after their original quit date.
Smokers who kick the habit in Barrow will be able to access free sessions each week at either Barrow's Dalton Leisure Centre or the Barrow Park Leisure Centre.
As well as the free leisure centre passes, smokers will be offered the normal nicotine replacement therapy and support to help them give up from NHS Cumbria’s Stop Smoking service.
Su Sear, a public health partnership specialist at NHS Cumbria, said: "Since its launch in January this initiative has had a great response and we're pleased that we're able to extend it and help even more people to not only quit smoking, but live healthier lives too.
"I'd encourage anyone who's considered giving up or tried and failed to quit smoking before to give us a call and access the free local support which NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service offers. With the chance to get a free leisure pass it may also give you the opportunity to try out a new activity too."
Smokers in Barrow can take advantage of the scheme by getting in touch with the NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service on 01900-324222 and by talking to one of our stop smoking advisors.
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