Success Stories

There are lots of reasons to stop smoking And the benefits start sooner than you might think!

Annika was exposed to secondhand smoke from an early age after growing up in a smoking household. By age 13, Annika had already begun to smoke.

I quit smoking for my baby

Annika quit smoking when she became pregnant with her first child as she didn’t want to be a smoking mum. She used her baby as the motivation to quit and got help from her midwife.

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After trying her first cigarette at 11 years old, Olivette was addicted to tobacco and became a heavy smoker by the time she turned 18.

My breathing has really changed. It’s like my chest can expand more.

After trying her first cigarette at 11 years old, Olivette was addicted to tobacco and became a heavy smoker by the time she turned 18.

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Erene had been smoking since she was 13 years old. Getting help and advice from her local stop smoking service helped her quit smoking.

I quit smoking after a 60-year-long addiction thanks to the support and advice from my local stop smoking service

After starting smoking at 13 years old, Erene knew she had to quit when she lost close family members as a result of smoking. Following one visit to her local stop smoking clinic, Erene was determined to never smoke again.

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Chris reversed 17 years of tobacco-related damage by calling upon the help of loved ones and using the support of ex-smokers who had successfully quit for good.

I wanted to give up smoking for my partner and be the best version of myself

This is how Chris quit smoking with the support of loved ones and advice from ex-smokers.

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Smoke-free support and resources

I swapped cigarettes for vaping after my wife died

Read Liam's story to learn how he switched to vaping. Explore his motivation, smoking triggers, and the benefits he experienced of quitting as well as the support that helped him along the way.

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Marisa White stopped smoking by nicotine vaping

I’m excited about my future having quit smoking

The world is a bigger and better place when you're not smoking - Find out how Marisa went from child smoker to smoke free with the support of a Stop Smoking Advisor.

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Men in a group, smoking

I couldn’t imagine how much my life would change

John overcame financial stress when he quit smoking. Find out about his experience as a homeless smoker, how much money he saved by quitting, and how quitting transformed his life.

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