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"Stopping smoking after 22 years"

About: Promoting Well Being / Stop Smoking Service

(as the patient),

On the 6th June I had a heart attack I was 40 so never did I think i would ever have one this young on the advise of the doctors to stop smoking I did it’s been a hard journey it I’m so glad I did as I never want to see the fear on my kids faces of the thought of losing their mum either the help of this team I haven’t touched a cigarette since then 💪🏻☺️

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Response from Lynne Smart, Head of Service, Health Improvement, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Lynne Smart
Head of Service, Health Improvement,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 22/10/2021 at 16:36
Published on Care Opinion at 16:56


Many congratulations on your success in quitting smoking- delighted for you.

You have added years and quality to your life by quitting smoking, with many benefits to enjoy.

The Stop Smoking Team are here in the SHSCT for anyone ready to make this change

so please pass on our email: stop.smoking@southerntrust.hscni.net

Kind Regards Lynne, SHSCT Stop Smoking Service

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Response from Valerie Gough, Health Improvement/Stop Smoking Specialist, Adult Community Services, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Valerie Gough
Health Improvement/Stop Smoking Specialist, Adult Community Services,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 22/10/2021 at 17:40
Published on Care Opinion at 17:40


Thank you for sharing your experience of stop smoking. I am delighted you have been able to stop and get the support to help you. Well done. Remember you can contact us again if you need that extra bit of continued support.

Valerie

The stop smoking service is available for those who want to stop smoking. To contact your local stop smoking specialist please email: stop.smoking@southerntrust.hscni.net or

Tel: 02837564400

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