NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

21/11/2025

Smoking damages the cells in our body and causes at least 15 different cancer types.
There is no safe level of smoking - stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health, and there are tools and services to help you succeed.
Find out more info about how smoking causes cancer here⬇
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer/how-does-smoking-cause-cancer

Chemicals in cigarette smoke cause at least 16 types of cancer, including lung cancer. Stopping smoking completely is the best thing you can do for your health.

20/11/2025

Check out ithrive Edinburgh. There website has lots of information on men's mental health as well as a service directory to find local support ⬇

https://ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/mens-mental-health/

Here you can find factsheets, stories and articles, podcasts and videos, organisations and services in Edinburgh related to men’s mental health. These resources will tell you more about how mental health difficulties can impact you and encourage you to seek out support

19/11/2025

Being diagnosed with lung cancer can be scary. There is support available.
Head over to https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/support-lung-cancer to find out what support you can get, and how you can look after yourself. 🤍

Being diagnosed with lung cancer can be frightening, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. When you’re ready, it’s important that you feel able to talk about your feelings.

17/11/2025

Addressing the risks, diagnosis and treatment options, Clinical Oncologist Neil Bayman talks you through ‘what is lung cancer?’ As a specialist in his field, he describes the types of lung cancer, lung cancer diagnosis, and risk factors. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BI5TVNm3OY

For more information about lung cancer visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/lung-cancer

Addressing the risks, diagnosis and treatment options, Clinical Oncologist Neil Bateman talks you through ‘what is lung cancer?’ As a specialist in his field...

14/11/2025

Looking for an app to help with your quit attempt? QuitNow! makes quitting easier by providing a community chat with others who are also on a stop smoking journey. It also focuses on your health improvements from quitting and financial gains.

It’s free to download from your app store, just search for Quit Now! And look for the logo below

12/11/2025

Get tips on looking after your health by completing the how are you quiz here ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/how-are-you-quiz/

It will then give you further information and advice based on your answers to help improve your health.

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and well being. Take the first step today – let's do this!

11/11/2025

There are so many symptoms to lung cancer.
There are respiratory-based symptoms, a persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest infections which seem logical signs of lung cancer.
There are the well-known Cancer signs- unexplained weight loss and extreme tiredness.
And then there are other lesser-known symptoms, such as shoulder pain and clubbing of the fingers, which most people would not think could be signs of lung cancer.
Head over to https://roycastle.org/learn-about-lung-cancer/symptoms-of-lung-cancer/

Where you can read real-life stories of people's lung cancer symptoms.
If you are having symptoms of lung cancer you can also download a symptom tracker to record your own symptoms, which will help give your GP a full picture when you attend an appointment.

Know the lung cancer symptoms to watch for, from a persistent cough to back pain. Spotting signs early could save your life—get checked today.

11/11/2025

We know the unknown can be scary, that’s why we’re trying to demystify what happens at our groups - to hopefully make that first step through the doors easier. 👌

At our groups there’s NO pressure and NO judgement. You can take it all at your own pace. If you don’t feel like talking that session, simply pass our talking ball along.

Open to any man 18+, our groups run nationwide and online every Monday 7-9PM (except bank holidays).

Visit our website to find your nearest location or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join online. ❤️

10/11/2025

We all know that stopping smoking improves your physical health, but it can boost your mental health and wellbeing as well.
To find out how stopping smoking can help your mental health head over to ⬇

Find out how stopping smoking can help your mental health by improving your mood and easing stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

07/11/2025

If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer – regardless of your age, occupation, and smoking history.
Head over to https://roycastle.org/ to learn more about and read real stories about diagnosis and treatment.

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation offers expert lung cancer information, support for patients and families, and ways to donate or get involved. Together, we bring hope and improve lives.

06/11/2025

Use the STOPP APP if you want to stop the vicious cycles of depression and anxiety and other repetitive behaviours.
The STOPP APP will help you to change vicious, negative cycles of behaviour and positively enable you to make changes to your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to live a more skilful, less impulsive life.

To get more info and download go to

https://thedecider.org.uk/resources-downloads/stopp/

05/11/2025

💬 November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💬

We’re shining a light on the importance of men’s mental wellbeing. Too many men suffer in silence — it’s time to change that.
✅ Talk about it
✅ Check in with mates
✅ Break the stigma
✅ Seek support when needed
Whether it’s a chat over coffee, a walk with a friend, or reaching out to a professional — every step matters.
🔗 Find local resources and support ⬇ https://services.nhslothian.scot/mentalhealthinformationstation/

📅 Join us this to help raise awareness. Because mental health matters — for everyone.
https://uk.movember.com/