I had been thinking about stopping smoking for a while before signing up for the Wakefield Stop Smoking Service, I needed to stop for my health and also finances. I had experienced a lot of bereavement in months before signing up, and realised this the time. I have tried to quit before and whilst I knew I needed to do it, I was full of nerves and anxiety, I didn’t know if I could.
When I called the service the lady was very helpful, booked me into a local clinic at a time convenient, around my work. I have not looked back.
I have attended Hemsworth Cedars Family hub weekly and the support I have received from Sue has motivated me. We have explored behaviour change techniques and discussed distractions to help me develop skills for the future. Every time I breath into the carbon monoxide tester I am further encouragement to maintain this quit, and that’s not to mention the financial savings I have made, alongside the financial incentive I have received as a routine and manual worker.
If you want to stop smoking, Don’t think about it just ring, you will find helpful, supportive people who will encourage you as you progress.
