I gave up cigarettes on 17th June 2007.

21st June 2004.

28th May 2006.

30th June 2007.

6th July 2005.

(laughs)

(man) Every year thousands of people go smoke-free,

and this year you could be one of them.

Going smoke-free is the single most important thing you can do

to dramatically increase your chances

of living a longer, healthier life.

My health's back.

I can fire up a hill now without running out of breath.

(man) And there are many other benefits too.

More cash in your pocket, more energy.

I've been able to buy more clothes. I'm just being honest with you.

Because we smoked 60 a day, we're saving over £500 a month.

(man) Many smokers want to go smoke-free but aren't sure how to do it.

One thing's for sure. Success isn't just about willpower.

It's about being practical.

Having a plan and having people on your side to support you.

I've tried stopping on my own

and it would last for a weekend or a day or two.

I didn't think I'd be able to do it.

I wouldn't have been able to do it just on my own.

(man) Quitting can be tough,

but getting support and using a product like tablets or patches

dramatically increases your chances of success.

In fact, doing it this way you're up to four times more likely to succeed

than if you try to quit alone.

I don't think I'd have been able to do it without the help of the group.

We all have a laugh because everybody's in the same boat.

If I didn't have the support I wouldn't know where to turn.

(man) There's a wide range of support you can get, all for free,

and loads of information on how to quit.

You could start by exploring the website

or calling the NHS smoking helpline,

where you can chat to a trained specialist advisor.

The NHS Stop Smoking Services

run group and one-to-one courses in your local area.

You'll get support from the course leaders

and plenty of one-to-one advice and guidance.

If you can't make it to a course,

the NHS Together Programme, designed by ex-smokers,

gives you information and encouragement at home.

Thousands of people have done it and succeeded

with the help of support that was right for them.

They've done it.

They've stopped smoking and started living.

You could be next.

- Go for it. - Don't burn money.

I don't think about cigarettes at all now.

Group sessions work.

You've got to try it, you really have.

I'm feeling absolutely on top of the world.

I feel really proud of Mum, that she's given up.

Just do it.