ABL Health

30/04/2026

The To***co and Vapes Bill has officially become law! This means that children growing up today will never legally be sold ci******es, protecting them from a lifetime of addiction and health risks.

At ABL Health, we know that stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and your family. We have already helped over 37,000 people across our communities quit for good - and we aren't stopping there!

While this law protects the next generation, we are still right here to support you. Whether you’re ready to quit today or just thinking about it, our friendly, expert teams provide the support you need to succeed.

Find your local ABL stop smoking service by visiting ablhealth.co.uk/services/stop-smoking. 💜

14/04/2026

Are we really listening to what "accessible" means? 👂

At ABL, we believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to live a healthier, smoke-free life. But we also know that a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn’t work. To truly bridge the gap in smoking cessation, we have to listen and understand the people who use our services.

For those with visual impairments, the path to quitting smoking often comes with unique barriers. That’s why our Sunderland Specialist Stop Smoking Service has partnered with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Sight Loss Councils to run co-production workshops with visually impaired adults - helping us to make real, practical changes to ensure our support is genuinely inclusive for everyone.

Sarah Lever and Jack Moffat sat down with RNIB Connect Radio to reflect on the findings from these workshops. Listen to the full discussion via the link below.

https://audioboom.com/posts/8884117-improving-accessibility-of-smoking-cessation-services-in-sunderland

08/04/2026

In this month's issue of the Bolton Post, our smoking cessation expert Liz Woodworth shares seven practical, supportive tips to help residents take that first step towards quitting.

No matter how long you’ve smoked, stopping can bring immediate and long‑lasting benefits - and you don’t have to quit alone. If you’re based in Bolton and looking for expert support to quit smoking, get in touch with our Your Health Bolton team today.

Read the full article here: https://www.flipsnack.com/BD9B78BBDC9/bolton-post-april-2026-issue-01/full-view.html?p=9

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Smoking remains one of the biggest causes of preventable illness and death. But the good news is clear – no matter how long you’ve smoked, stopping brings immediate and long-lasting benefits. 💜

In this article published by the Bolton Post, our smoking cessation expert Liz Woodworth shares seven practical tips for any Bolton resident thinking about quitting smoking.

Find out more via: https://www.flipsnack.com/BD9B78BBDC9/bolton-post-april-2026-issue-01/full-view.html?p=9

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02/04/2026

Every day, our stop smoking practitioners meet people who believe they’ve smoked for too long to stop – and they help them see that change is possible.

In this episode of Stopping Together, Elaine from Your Health Torbay talks honestly with Rich Wilson about her own 40-year smoking journey, what helped her to finally quit, and how those lessons shape the support she gives her clients today.

Watch the full episode via the link below – also available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOzeNUYYmsI

27/03/2026

24/03/2026

Trying to quit smoking isn’t about perfection. Slip-ups happen – what matters is what you do next.

In her conversation with Rich Wilson on the Stopping Together podcast, Elaine from Your Health Torbay shares why slip ups are normal, how planning ahead can keep you on track, and the small changes that make quitting feel more possible day by day.

If a life is on your mind, you can listen to the full conversation via the link below.

🎧 linktr.ee/stoppingtogether

20/03/2026

Sometimes the support we receive stays with us for life.

Closing out our series, we’re sharing Jessie Bye’s story. As a teenager, Jessie struggled with her relationship with food and received patient, compassionate support that helped her recover and inspired her career path into public health.

Today she leads Your Health Torbay. Jessie believes health support should fit around real lives - whether someone is dealing with stress, caring responsibilities, long-term conditions or simply feeling overwhelmed.

Read Jessie’s story: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/support-where-it-matters-most-jessie-bye-shares-the-purpose-fuelling-your-health-torbay/

19/03/2026

We’re proud to see Your Health Torbay’s stop smoking practitioner, Elaine, sharing her experience and expertise in the latest episode of Stopping Together.

At ABL Health, we’re committed to helping communities live healthier, lives - and this conversation is full of practical advice for anyone thinking about quitting.

To find out more, watch the episode below. 👇

Episode 2 of Stopping Together is now available.

Host Rich Wilson speaks with Elaine from Your Health Torbay about the health effects of smoking and the benefits of quitting.

They also discuss the support available locally for anyone thinking about stopping smoking.

Watch or listen here:
Spotify - https://shorturl.at/xocXz
Apple - https://shorturl.at/723zc
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/

If you're considering quitting smoking, you can email:
stoppingtogether@gmail.comwith the word STOP to receive links to free support.

16/03/2026

Many of the young people we meet arrive in crisis and unsure of who to trust.

As part of our series, we’re sharing the story of Kirsty Johnston, IPS Service Lead.

Kirsty and her team support young people and families at the edge of care – where needs are complex and the right support can keep families together. Facing some of the toughest moments in life, many of the young people they meet feel misunderstood or judged by services, so the first step is always simple: listen.

Read Kirsty’s story here: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/we-are-who-we-want-to-be-the-belief-powering-kirsty-johnstons-work-with-young-people-on-the-edge-of-care/

09/03/2026

“Every story matters. A single change – one person feeling heard, one family finding hope, one young person taking a step forward – is significant,” says Denise Leslie, ABL Chief Executive. “What makes our work powerful is that these moments are happening all the time.”

This International Women’s Day, Denise shares why fairness, kindness and early support are at the heart of the services we deliver - and how they change what’s possible for individuals, families and communities.

Read the blog: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/in-giving-we-receive-how-denise-leslie-chief-executive-drives-abls-mission-to-eradicate-health-inequalities/

05/03/2026

Being a parent and a practitioner allows Lucy to lead her teams with one simple truth: people should be believed, understood and supported from the start.

Lucy Leppington‑Green leads our autism services across Be U North Yorkshire and Be U Norfolk. Her teams create calm, accessible environments and offer help sooner. Adults in Norfolk get navigation support while they wait, and in North Yorkshire families and schools receive guidance that helps them identify and understand early signs of autism.

Find out how Lucy is redefining what early, fair autism support can look like by visiting: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/being-believed-is-the-starting-point-how-lived-experience-listening-and-leadership-shape-lucy-leppington-greens-work-in-autism-services/