Done with smoking- Tony’s story

Tony joined Smokefree Norfolk for specialist support to help him stop smoking for good. He had recently had some health issues and decided that now was the time for him to act.

“Before joining the service, I had recently had a heart attack and as a result, needed a triple bypass. I’d been able to quit a few times in the past but after around four or five months, I kept coming back to smoking.”

Smokefree Norfolk is delivered to groups or individuals in person or can be delivered remotely via video or telephone calls by our specialist Stop Smoking Coaches. We offer free nicotine replacement therapy, vape starter kits, and invitations for friends and family to join sessions to support.

“Initially, I felt quite anxious before starting. I knew it was the right this to do however, as my breathing and overall health had gotten much worse since I had started smoking again.”

“Talking to my Health Coach was key for me on my road to quitting along with the NRT patches and inhalers. Whenever I would crave a cigarette, I would remember why I was doing this and go spend time with my grandchildren until the feeling past.”

Our Stop Smoking Coaches will create a personalised quit plan, with the latest evidenced-based, behavioural change approaches. They will help to make informed decisions about using nicotine replacement products or a vape to help stop smoking and improve health.

“I’ve now been smokefree for six months and haven’t even thought of smoking since finishing the service. I feel 100% better now than what I did. I am now longer wheezing and all the money I have saved has gone into my house.”

“This service has been brilliant and so helpful. I couldn’t have managed without the support and now, I have no intentions of ever smoking again. I am done with smoking.”