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"Fantastic Support from the Team"

About: Quit your Way / Quit your way (community)

(as a service user),

I had phoned the helpline number on the Friday and couldn’t believe the quick response I got with an appointment for the Monday! I wasn’t expecting to be seen so soon so I was absolutely delighted by the speedy response but a bit worried at the same time. Was I actually going to be able to quit smoking after 40 years? I had never once attempted to stop and always felt it would be too hard for me to achieve it and I really worried that I wouldn’t have the willpower to quit. I also had some health concerns and as I was about to get implants (smoking had ruined my teeth) I knew I had to quit or else the implants were at risk of failing. With some trepidation I had my last cigarette on the 14th of April.

Louise at Clydebank has been a massive support and such a great cheerleader for me. It was great to talk to someone who could fully empathise with my situation and approach things in a non judgemental way. The patches and lozenges worked wonders and all the coaching that went along with it. I’m so glad I made the call and received the appointment a couple of days later.

I’m 12 weeks quit and have saved over £1000. Please make that call, if I can do it anyone can. 

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Response from Lisa Buck, Health Improvement and Inequalities Manager, Health Improvement, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde yesterday
Lisa Buck
Health Improvement and Inequalities Manager, Health Improvement,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 15/07/2025 at 16:54
Published on Care Opinion at 16:54


Hiya Gloria101

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on the Quit Your Way smoking cessation service - in particular giving praise to Louise your adviser. I will certainly pass on the thanks and praise to Louise & her manager, I'm sure they will be delighted with your progress.

Combining pharmacotherapies like NRT with intensive support is the most effective way to quit so its good that you found the right products for you.

Your story is really inspirational and it's heart warming to hear how proud you are that you found the strength, will power and support to finally be smokefree. I'm sure your new implants will look great, not to mention the bonus of the money you have saved.

Lots of best wishes for a smokefree future,

Lisa

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