World No Tobacco Day: Find Local Support Across Essex

Posted on: May 31, 2026

Sunday 31st May marks World No Tobacco Day, a global campaign highlighting the importance of reducing tobacco use and supporting people to quit smoking.

Quitting smoking is one of the most positive steps someone can take for their health, but it can also be challenging. The good news is that support is available across Essex, with a wide range of organisations offering advice, guidance, and practical help to those looking to quit.

Find help near you with Essex MAP

The Essex Map (Mapping Essex’s Community Assets) is a free online directory designed to connect residents with local services and support. Whether you’re looking for stop smoking services, wellbeing support, or community groups, Essex MAP makes it easy to find help in your area.

👉 Visit Essex Map: https://www.essexmap.co.uk/

By bringing together services in one place, Essex Map helps individuals take that first step towards a healthier lifestyle—whether that’s quitting smoking or accessing wider wellbeing support.

Supporting organisations across Essex

World No Tobacco Day is also an opportunity for organisations to ensure their services are visible and accessible to those who need them.

If your organisation provides:

  • Stop smoking support
  • Health and wellbeing services
  • Community or peer support

we encourage you to list your service on Essex Map. It’s a simple way to reach more people and make a real difference in your community.

Take the first step

If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. Local support is available, and Essex MAP is here to help you find it.

This World No Tobacco Day, take the first step towards a healthier future.

👉 Explore support services now: https://www.essexmap.co.uk/

Email: communications@essexalliance.org.uk

Author: Emily Smith
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