Thousands of people have quit for good with our help, and studies show that you're up to four times more likely to quit successfully with our specialist help and support. Read real stories from ex-smokers to remind you that you're not alone in your Smokefree journey.
Since stopping smoking I feel fantastic! I am now able to go cycling every day and I’m also better off financially. If you want to stop smoking just take that leap.
I was 18 when I started smoking and smoked around 15 a day. I smoked because it was the norm and everyone around me smoked. I smoked for 7 years and managed to quit smoking for 25 years then sadly my husband passed away so I started smoking again. I had enough of smoking. I didn’t like the smell of it and I knew I would benefit financially if I quit. I joined the Knowsley Stop Smoking Service and met Nicola my stop smoking advisor. Nicola made me realise that I used smoking as a coping strategy. I went on to use Champix to help me stop smoking. Nicola was always at the end of a phone when I was finding things difficult at times.
Since stopping smoking I feel fantastic! I am now able to go cycling every day and I’m also better off financially. If you want to stop smoking just take that leap. The Knowsley stop smoking service is great and a great motivation. They’re always there for you and keep in touch even when we were all in lockdown which meant a lot.
Jeff has been struggling to quit smoking for years. His 60 a day habit unfortunately ended up compromising his health. However, he has manged to kick the habit with the help of one of our lovely stop smoking advisors Rita. Jeff has done amazing. Jeff has agreed to tell us his story to inspire others to do the same.
My family are all so proud of me for stopping smoking including my 13 grandchildren. With the money I have saved from not smoking, I am able to save so I can have a proper holiday with the family when it’s safe to do so. I can’t wait!
I walked in to Whiston Hospital with 40 Cigarettes unopened and I left a week later with the same amount.
