Success Stories

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

Sachin switched to vaping from tobacco

What happens when you stop smoking and start vaping – Sachin’s story

Sachin started smoking at university and continued for around 20 years before finally deciding to switch to vaping

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Annika quit smoking when she was pregnant

I quit smoking for my baby – Annika’s story

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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Olivette quit smoking to breathe better

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

After trying her first cigarette at 11 years old, Olivette was addicted to tobacco and was 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 beat a 60-year smoking addiction thanks to my local stop smoking service – Erene’s story

After starting smoking at just 13, Erene decided it was time to quit after losing family members to smoking-related illness. With support from her local stop smoking service, she made the decision to stop for good.

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Chris stopped smoking

I wanted to give up smoking for my wife and be the best version of myself – Chris’s story

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

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Make today your no smoking day

I swapped cigarettes for vaping after my wife died – Liam’s story

Liam switched to vaping after his wife died from smoking. Find out more about his motivation, smoking triggers, and how he did it.

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Marisa White stopped smoking by nicotine vaping

I’m excited about my future having quit smoking – Marissa’s story

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

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Men in a group, smoking

I saved thousands of pounds by stopping smoking – John’s story

John saved money by stopping smoking. Find out about his experience being homeless, how much money he saved by quitting and how quitting transformed his life.

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