NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

01/06/2026

There are lots of things that can affect your sleep, smoking is one of them. Find out more about sleep problems and how to help your sleep here https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

31/05/2026

To***co companies deliberately design their products to hook you.

Added ingredients mask the harshness of ni****ne so you inhale more, and get addicted faster.

But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately after you stop smoking:

⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops

🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves

❤️ 1 year, your risk of heart disease is cut in half

What's holding you back from calling it quits?

Take the bold step... stop smoking and break the addiction.

Help is available, visit our NHS Inform page for more info ⬇

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***coDay 🚭

28/05/2026

Surround yourself with a team of people who can help and support you throughout your stop smoking journey.
Get in touch to start your journey with us, visit
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and use the green “click to be contacted” button to arrange a call back from one of our team.

26/05/2026

Exercise can help improve your general mood, self-confidence, sleep quality, energy levels and stress levels.

Exercise can also help distract you from ni****ne cravings when you are stopping smoking, and it keeps you busy. You don’t need to join a gym, walking or chair exercises can be beneficial.

More info on the benefits of exercise at NHS Inform
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/benefits-of-being-active/

26/05/2026

Right now, without you even thinking about it - your body is doing the work.

Everyday smoke free, your lungs are clearing, recovering, reclaiming what's theirs. You can't always feel it happening, but it is.
Quietly. Consistently. Powerfully. 💪

Trust the process. Your body knows what to do.

26/05/2026

Check out this personal story- My Quit Journey: One Year On, which highlights the support by the community pharmacy team.

One year ago, a decision was made to quit smoking with support from a community pharmacy team.

One year on, that change has lasted.

This personal story highlights the role pharmacy teams play in helping people take control of their health with the right support at the right time. https://www.cps.scot/latest-news/my-quit-journey-one-year-on

25/05/2026

It's World No To***co Day this Sunday.

Stopping smoking is tough. Often it can take a few attempts. Do you want to stop smoking for good but don’t know how? Get help with free support. You don’t have to do it alone.

🤝The free Quit Your Way Scotland advice and support service is here to help.

📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

***coDay

22/05/2026

Do you smoke and have COPD?
Check our our leaflet for more info about smoking and COPD and the benefits of quitting.

22/05/2026

It’s important to find a way to stop smoking that works for you.
You can get support from the Quit Your Way community service, either in-person or via telephone support.

🤝 You can also get support to Quit at your local community pharmacy, including free one-to-one support and stop smoking medication over a 12-week period.
📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

Find your local pharmacy and more information on the service ⬇
🔹 https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/health-and-wellbeing-services/13724%201edc1116/

20/05/2026

🤰Pregnant or planning a family?
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better.
👨‍👩‍👧 If your partner and family need help to stop smoking, we can them help too.

🤝 Quit Your Way Scotland is here with free advice and support.
📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

Local info for Lothian- tinyurl.com/qywlothian