No Smoking Day 2026 - Wednesday, 11 March

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Are you an East Riding resident and a current tobacco smoker?

The council's free Quit Smoking programme with Xyla –Healthier Futures gives you the flexibility and choice of face to face or fully remote support via phone calls. 

We currently have support sessions in community venues across East Riding, just fill in the online referral form to get the ball rolling: Quit Smoking | Smoking Cessation Help in East Riding

Alternatively, email the team: HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com or call: 0330 236 9102.

  • Beverley, St Nicholas Community Centre (HU17 0PY), Mondays 1.45pm to 5.45pm
  • Bridlington, North Library (YO16 6YD), Mondays 10.15am to 1.45pm and Fridays 9.15am to 12.45pm
  • Gilberdyke, War Memorial Hall (HU15 2UB), Tuesdays 1.45pm to 5.15pm
  • Goole, The Spire Church Hall (DN14 5BA), Fridays, 12noon to 3.45pm.

Please note, appointments for the community sessions need to be pre-booked.

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The theme for this year’s No Smoking Day campaign is ‘no regrets’. 

Hear from East Riding residents who have quit smoking with Xyla...

Craig from Driffield smoked for 45 years: 

I made the decision to quit after being diagnosed with emphysema (lung disease). I used to smoke around 35 cigarettes a day.

"Since quitting my breathing and general health has got so much better – I have more energy, can do more exercise, and my taste buds have really improved.

Lisa from Woodmansey smoked for almost 43 years: 

I regret starting at 16, I now know that smoking doesn’t make things better in my life – since quitting I feel calmer and more relaxed, I don’t need a cigarette to feel like that.

"The hardest part is taking back control of your mind – now I feel in control of my body and I’m proud of what I have achieved.

Head to the East Riding Healthier Futures website to find out more about how you can get help to quit smoking for good and make a self referral.

If you live outside East Riding visit the regional Yes to Quit website to find your local stop smoking service.

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