Quit smoking with support from our Wellbeing Service. You don’t have to go it alone. There is help in place to guide you through.
As well as free face-to-face support and advice, phone calls/texts and stop smoking aids that can help you to not smoke when you feel you really want to, you can also download the Smokefree app – providing premium free access for six months to North East Lincolnshire residents.
Get access to a free vape starter kit, with up to 12-week supply of salts when using the service and meeting regularly with the team, as well as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as nicotine patches and gum. You can use more than one of these paths.
For support to quit, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/stop-smoking to refer yourself or find a drop-in session, call (01472) 325500, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm (except bank holidays) or email [email protected]
The app is available on iOS and Android and can be downloaded via the app store or by visiting getmesmokefree.com. You will be invited to enter your details, including your postcode. Once a qualifying North East Lincolnshire postcode is provided, you can create an account and get started.
“Don’t try and go it alone,” said Jillian Cunningham from Immingham. “Because some sort of Nicotine Replacement Therapy, whatever your choice is, will just soften those moments that are really difficult to get through.”
Jillian Cunningham from Immingham started smoking at 15, initially as a social habit, but it became an addiction she thought she’d never overcome.
“Deep down, I think I always thought I’d never quit, that it would never work for me. It was just something I had to put up with now, forever,” she said.
Despite multiple attempts, including quitting during her pregnancy, she always returned to smoking.
Her turning point came when her young son expressed fear for her health, urging her to quit.
“He was afraid for me, and that was the point when I thought, I’ve got to get a hold of this, because it’s not just me, it’s him that’s worried. It’s him that’s suffering. It’s him that’s worrying about what his mum looks like in the future.”
Motivated by his concern, Jillian started using a vape and tried the 28-day quitting app, committing to stop temporarily. By the end of 28 days, she felt healthier, guilt-free, and empowered.
“It was really scary, because I can honestly say, that I genuinely didn’t think I’d ever be able to do it and make it stick. I genuinely thought I would have this addiction until I died – probably of a smoking-related illness.”
Now more than six months smoke-free, Jillian encourages others to seek support and take small, achievable steps toward quitting.
“We’re proud to offer a service that empowers people to take control of their health. Quitting smoking is tough, but with the right support, it’s absolutely achievable,” said Councillor Stan Shreeve, deputy leader at North East Lincolnshire Council and portfolio holder for health, wellbeing and adult social care. “Whether it’s your first attempt or your fifth, our Wellbeing Service offers expert guidance and encouragement to help you quit smoking for good,”
Watch Jillian speak about her smokefree journey here: Jillian’s Story
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