In 2022, Public Health England introduced ‘Stoptober’, an initiative to encourage smokers across the UK to quit tobacco smoking.

The campaign challenges current smokers to abstain from smoking for 28 days through the month of October, after a study conducted in 2011 discovered that those who stop smoking for 28 days are 5 times more likely to stay smoke free after the initial 28-day period compared to prior the 28-days.

There are many benefits when you quit smoking, such as:

• Increased energy
• Ability to exercise
• Better breathing
• Increased sense of taste
• Saving money
• Improved fertility levels
• Reduced risk of all cancers
• Reduced risk of heart disease
• Reduced risk of COPD
• Overall improved quality of life

Stoptober and Smokefree Advocates

In 2022, former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, James Jordan spoke to ex-smoker and NHS psychiatrist, Dr Max Pemberton and Stop Smoking professional, Louise Ross, about the importance of self-confidence and getting the right support when quitting smoking.

“I consider myself a confident person in most areas of my life, but have always faltered with smoking, so thought I wouldn’t be able to quit. I smoked for 27 years. My quitting journey has shown me that I am more capable than I thought, thanks to the support of my own family and friends and the professional help I sought.

Quitting smoking can improve your health, quality of life and save you money. I am so glad I took this step and had the chance to speak to the brilliant experts to give myself and others the confidence that quitting smoking, even if you’ve been smoking for decades, is possible.”

NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton said:

“As a doctor and an ex-smoker myself, I always urge my patients to quit smoking wherever possible as we know all too well how every cigarette smoked damages the lungs. I also know first-hand how much healthier and full of life I am after quitting now that my lungs have had a chance to clear.

What is of particular interest to me as a psychiatrist is how much of an impact individual confidence has on attempting to quit. I want to help everyone feel confident in their own ability to quit, feeling that they can access the vast amount of support out there, so they are set to give quitting smoking a shot this Stoptober.”

Sinitta, singer and smokefree for 4 years said: “Giving up smoking is the best thing I’ve ever done. The good thing about Stoptober is there’s thousands of people doing this all together, so you’re not alone. When I gave up smoking I told everyone, but the funny thing is it then meant everyone around me kept me accountable, which really helped. Keep focusing on the benefits quitting smoking’s giving you, you’ve got this.”

Carol, smokefree for 12 years said: “My hair improved, my skin improved, my health improved straight away. I found that seeing others go through it with me, gave me massive motivation.”

Georgina, smokefree for 3 years said: “I’ve just got so much more energy, I go to the gym a lot. Fear was the only thing that was holding me back, and once I had the confidence in myself to really try, I was successful. The Stoptober campaign really had an influence on helping me to quit smoking. Don’t let fear stop you, your future self will definitely thank you for it.”

Nick Hewer, TV personality and smokefree for 24 years said: “The benefits were almost immediate, I was proud to have given up.”

ELQD ECIGS Stoptober Deals 2024

Since its launch, Stoptober has helped over 2.5 million people attempt to quit smoking for good. Despite this, over 5 million people across the UK still smoke… So this month, here at ELQD ECIGS, we’re offering 4 limited time deals to help anyone giving Stoptober a go to trash the ash for good!

Deal 1 – Deliciu Mate + x1 10ml – ONLY £10!

Vaporesso’s Deliciu Mate is the perfect MTL starter kit for those new to the vaping scene. With an internal 800mAh battery, draw-activation firing and a maximum output of 16W, look no further than the Deliciu Mate… and for just £10 with a 10ml E-liquid, how could you pass this up!

Deliciu Mate + x1 10ml Deal

Deal 2 – x6 600 Puff Disposables – ONLY £20!

Starting your journey of making the switch? Test the waters out this Stoptober and get the jist of vaping with 6 disposables, from Elf Bar, Lost Mary and SKE Crystal, for just £20!

x6 600 Puff Disposables Deal

Deal 3 – Buy 2 Get 1 Redis V2 Bundle Free – ONLY £20!

Buy 2 Redis V2 bundles, get your 3rd one free! Requiring very low maintenance and providing a similar hit to traditional cigarette smoking, the Redis V2 is perfect for transitioning from disposable vapes to refillable starter kits on your journey to being smokefree. That’s 3 of our refillable, rechargeable disposables and x6 10ml E-liquids for only £20!

Buy 2 Get 1 Redis V2 Bundle Free Deal

Deal 4 – x10 10ml E-liquids – ONLY £20!

Have you been loving our 4 for £10 deal on all 10ml E-liquids? How does 10 for £20 sound? A no-brainer if you ask me! With choices across brands such as Bar Juice 5000, Elux Legend, Maryliq and ELQD ECIGS, take the opportunity this month and experiment, try new flavours and who knows, you might find a hidden gem!

x10 10ml E-liquids Deal

These unmissable deals are available throughout the whole month of October, right up until our shutters go down Thursday 31st! What are you waiting for? Start your smokefree future this Stoptober with us, ELQD ECIGS, we’ll support you the whole way!