Over 140,000 people successfully quit smoking in England.

NHS England data shows that Rotherham has the sixth highest smoking quit rate in 2025/26.

The data published by NHS England covers April 2025 to March 2026.

In total, 749 referrals for help to stop smoking were made for residents.

321 people set a quit date, and this led to 206 confirmed cases of people giving up the habit, with 75 not quitting.

For Rotherham women, 439 referrals were made in 2025/26, 180 of these led to quit dates being set, and 113 people quitting smoking, with 49 not.

For male residents, there were 310 referrals in the year, 141 quit dates set, 93 confirmed to have quit smoking, and 26 to have not.

This works out as 64.2 per cent of those referred, quit smoking last year.

In England, 404,953 referrals were made by people seeking support to stop smoking, with a national success rate of 34.8 per cent

Over 141,000 people successfully reported that they had quit smoking, including over 70,000 men and 66,000 women.

Emily Parry-Harries, director of public health for Rotherham Council, said: “These figures highlight the fantastic progress being made in Rotherham, with record numbers of Rotherham residents accessing support to quit smoking and achieving successful outcomes through our local stop smoking service, Rotherham Healthwave.

“Every person who quits smoking is improving their health and reducing their risk of serious illness. While quitting can be challenging, these results show that with the right support, people can and do succeed.

“I would encourage anyone thinking about quitting to contact Healthwave and explore the range of free support available. There has never been a better time to take that first step towards a smoke-free future.”

Healthwave support can be accessed through self-referral online or by calling 01709 718720.