A turning point for health and recovery – Mandy’s story

Mandy accessed support from Quit Smoking Stoke-on-Trent following a referral from the hospital after surgery. She was determined to quit smoking for good to support her recovery and improve her long-term health.

“I had just had a cyst removed from my sinus and was told to quit smoking to help it heal. I had tried many times before but never fully quit, as smoking had been part of my life for over 40 years.”

Quit Smoking Stoke-on-Trent offers free, personalised support to help people quit smoking for good. The service provides expert guidance, access to stop smoking aids such as nicotine replacement therapies or vapes, and regular one-to-one support to help manage cravings, build confidence, and prevent relapse. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and with the right support, it becomes much more achievable.

“I was sceptical at first because I had tried to quit so many times before, but after my operation I knew I needed to stop to give myself the best chance to heal.”

“With support from my coach and using a vape, I began my quit journey. I had struggled to quit on my own in the past, but this time I started to understand my smoking habits more and the regular support made a real difference.”

“I had always tried to quit by myself before, but having the weekly support and understanding how smoking works helped me realise I couldn’t have the odd cigarette—I had to stop completely. The support I received kept me motivated and helped me through some really tough moments.”

“Some days were difficult, especially at the start, but speaking to my coach and seeing my recovery improve kept me going. I didn’t want to let myself down.”

“After 12 weeks smoke-free, I’ve experienced significant improvements in my health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing, as well as financial benefits. I no longer cough in the mornings, I have so much more energy, and I can walk much further than before. My healing after surgery has been much better, and I’ve saved a lot of money which has allowed me to treat myself.”