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"Always full of positive enthusiasm"

About: Fife Community Services / Stop Smoking Service

(as a service user),

Just finished my no smoking course. 

Wow! What can I say? First of all I wasn't going to go as I thought it was a group endeavour. However, I phoned and made the appointment and I am so glad I did.

I met my advisor Layla, at a 1 to 1 session, and what a friendly, bubbly person she is. She made me feel at ease right away. Each time we met, she was always full of positive enthusiasm. 

I was prescribed the some tablets. They're not a magic bullet- you don't just take them and, low and behold, you're suddenly a non-smoker. Cravings still come, all be it less and less, as the weeks go by. You still need will power but they definitely help.

Hopefully I can continue to be a non smoker and my thanks goes to Layla for helping me with my journey. 

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Response from Patricia Allan, Senior Health Promotion Officer - Tobacco, Public Health, NHS Fife 2 weeks ago
Patricia Allan
Senior Health Promotion Officer - Tobacco, Public Health,
NHS Fife
Submitted on 27/06/2025 at 16:10
Published on Care Opinion at 16:16


Hello DMR1x

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your journey and time with the service.

It is brilliant to hear that you are now a non smoker and we are glad you took that very brave step to phone and make your first appointment.

You are so right, the medication helps but it is you who does all the hard work to manage those cravings and I am sure you will continue being able to do this as a non smoker.

Layla will ne delighted to hear you are feeling so positive and that she was able to support you. I will make sure that your kind word are shared with Layla and her colleagues.

Congratulations on your achievement and good luck for the future

Trish

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