NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

24/07/2025

Use the STOPP APP if you want to stop the vicious cycles of depression and anxiety and other repetitive behaviours.
The STOPP APP will help you to change vicious, negative cycles of behaviour and positively enable you to make changes to your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to live a more skilful, less impulsive life.

To get more info and download go to

https://thedecider.org.uk/resources-downloads/stopp/

23/07/2025

Your local stop smoking service Quit Your Way is here to support you through your quit attempt.
We offer:
-FREE weekly advice and support (face-to-face or telephone)
-FREE stop smoking products
-Your own dedicated advisor
And you’re more likely to be successful in stopping smoking.

Head over to tinyurl.com/qywlothian and self-refer for support via the green click to be contacted button.

22/07/2025

Surround yourself with a team of people who can help and support you throughout your quit attempt.
Get in touch to start your quit journey with us, visit tinyurl.com/qywlothian and click on the green “click to be contacted” button to arrange a call back from one of our specialist practitioners.

21/07/2025

Looking for an app to help with your quit attempt? QuitNow! makes quitting easier by providing a community chat with others who are also on a stop smoking journey. It also focuses on your health improvements from quitting and financial gains.

It’s free to download from your app store, just search for Quit Now! And look for the logo below

18/07/2025

You’re more likely to successfully give up smoking with the support of your local NHS Stop Smoking Service combined with stop smoking medication.
All NHS stop smoking medication and support in Scotland is free.
Find out more about the medications available

Using medication along with the right support can increase your chances of successfully stopping smoking for good. Get further advice on stop smoking medication, including ni****ne replacement therapy and zyban.

17/07/2025

Gaining weight is a common worry for those who are stopping smoking, however, ‘research found that smoking increases visceral fat – the unhealthy fat deep inside the abdomen that is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and dementia’

The worry of gaining weight is a common excuse for smokers not to quit. The Cube takes a look at a new study which found that both starting smoking and liftetime smoking may increase abdominal fat.

16/07/2025

Some people let us know the thought of stopping smoking causes anxiety. Feeling anxious about a big change is completely normal. Find more info on anxiety and how to manage it here⬇

When we are worried, tense, or fearful, especially about events that are about to happen or that we believe may happen in the future, we experience anxiety.

15/07/2025

According to research by the New Economics Foundation, there are five key-ways to wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give.
Find out how to improve your wellbeing at Health in Mind ⬇

https://health-in-mind.org.uk/resources/beating-the-winter-blues/5-ways-to-wellbeing/ #

14/07/2025

Pets are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of passive smoking due to their smaller size and faster metabolisms. They inhale smoke particles and toxins lingering in the air, which can lead to a myriad of health problems ranging from respiratory issues to even cancer.

Passive smoking can also affect the behaviour of pets. Pets show stress, anxiety, and aggression due to discomfort from smoke and odours. Additionally, smoke residue settles on their fur, leading to ingestion during grooming, which further exposes them to toxins.

Make your house safe for your pets by either smoking outside or getting support to stop smoking - tinyurl.com/qywlothian

25/06/2025

Smoking increases your risk of high blood pressure and narrows your arteries. This can lead to a stroke.

Do you know the signs of a stroke? Think FAST.

Dial 999 if you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke.

For more info on strokes visit NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/stroke

24/06/2025

There are so many benefits of stopping smoking. From saving money, to your physical and mental health and preventing harm to others. Visit NHS Inform here to find out more;

Information on how stopping smoking will benefit you, including how it can save you money, improve your health and the health of those around you.

24/06/2025

Looking for a good to start to help reduce money worries?

Midlothian Council has linked up with Independent Food Aid Network UK to produce a new leaflet with advice for people who are struggling to make ends meet. The Worrying about Money leaflet sets out how and where to get help and advice locally in Midlothian.

Pick up a leaflet in your local library or visit online: https://www.worryingaboutmoney.co.uk/midlothian