Every challenge shapes your life
Every challenge shapes your life.
This one shapes their future.
Choosing to quit smoking makes a real difference to the people who rely on you. It is not about being perfect. It is about trying, sticking with it, and showing up for your family.
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Why this challenge matters
You face challenges every day at work, at home, and for the people you love. Quitting smoking can be one of the toughest, but it is also one of the most important.
When you quit, you are not just doing it for yourself. You are doing it for your kids, your partner, and everyone who looks up to you.
You are showing them what it means to keep going, even when something is hard.
Feel the Benefits, Fast
Quitting smoking is not only about the future. You start to feel the benefits sooner than you might expect.
Many people notice:
- Easier breathing and less coughing
- More energy for work and family life
- Food tasting better and smells coming back
- More money staying in your pocket
That means more stamina to work, more energy to play with the kids, and more moments where you are properly there.
Quitting Is Easier With Support
Stopping smoking can be hard, especially when life gets in the way. That is normal.
What makes a real difference is support. You are up to three times more likely to quit for good with the right help.
Support helps you manage cravings and tough days. It can help you stay motivated when work or stress takes over, and find a way to quit that fits around your life.
Every try counts. Having someone in your corner helps each try go further.
Free, local support you can trust
You will receive up to 12 weeks of support. Your advisor will help you stay focused and build confidence to stay smokefree.
You will work with a trained stop smoking advisor who understands how challenging quitting can be.
Support can include:
- One to one sessions, either in person or over the phone
- Regular check ins to help you stay motivated
- Carbon monoxide tests so you can see the levels of harmful gas in your body reduce
- Practical advice for dealing with cravings and slip ups
- Support that fits around your work, shifts, and family life
There is no judgement and no pressure. Just practical help, tailored to you.
Quit Tools Available to You
As part of the service, you may be offered free quit tools to help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
These can include:
- Free nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum or lozenges
- Guidance on the right combination of tools for you
Using the right tools alongside support can make quitting much more manageable.
Take On the Challenge That Matters
You do not have to be perfect. You just have to take the first step and keep going.
This is the challenge that shapes their future. And you do not have to face it alone.
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Contact the service
From in-person appointments to telephone support, our friendly advisors will provide you with a free personalised plan to help you stop smoking for good.
To find your local service, let us know where you live.
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