Laura's Journey

I knew I wanted to stop smoking for my baby, but I felt so pressured and wasn't sure what to do. As soon as I was referred to my Maternity T …

Paul's Story

When I was admitted to hospital, I knew I had to quit - my consultant told me I had to if I wanted to live longer. I was doubtful that it wo …

Paul Brittain

Research Nurse, York Hospital

When I approached Beth from City of York Health Trainers, who ran the staff stop smoking service at York Hospital, I was ready to make a cha …

Sarah Wise

Consultant Midwife

The NHS Tobacco Dependency Treatment advisors are a huge help to the maternity team and service users. If you smoke, the very best thing you …

Andrew Burgess

Cardiac Patient – Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby

I didn’t plan to become Smokefree when I went to hospital, but after being told by the nurses and doctors, I knew I had to quit for my hea …

Dr Mikail Yasso

Respiratory Consultant

Stopping smoking is one of the best things that a patient or a staff member will ever do to improve their health, and I am pleased that the …

Wendy Krstenic

Nurse Director for Clinical Support Health Group, Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust

Stop smoking support is a life changing intervention that, with the help of NHS Tobacco Dependency Treatment Teams, we are now providing as …

Kayleigh Barrington

Project Officer for YourHealth East Riding

NHS Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services are a step towards changing culture in the NHS in a positive way.

John Britton

Professor of Epidemiology

Smoking is the biggest avoidable cause of premature death and disease in the UK, and the best thing any smoker can do to improve their healt …

Wayne Gould

Development and Tobacco Control Officer for North East Lincs Public Health Team

Seeing another person smoke is a powerful trigger, making people want to smoke. Making our hospitals and grounds completely Smokefree suppor …