NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

19/12/2025

With everything going on at this time of year, stress and exhaustion are often not far away.

And if you’re worried about your family’s wellbeing or finances, the festive period can at times make these worries seem even bigger.

For tips on looking after yourself this winter, visit - https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/looking-after-yourself-christmas

19/12/2025

Research shows that there are 5️⃣ key ways to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
More info ⬇
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/

17/12/2025

Exercise can help improve your general mood, self-confidence, sleep quality, energy levels and stress levels.

Exercise can also help distract you from ni****ne cravings when you are stopping smoking, and it keeps you busy. You don’t need to join a gym, walking or chair exercises can be beneficial.

More info on the benefits of exercise here
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/benefits-of-exercise/

16/12/2025

🎄 Plan Ahead for the Holidays!

GPs, dentists, pharmacies, and opticians will have different opening hours over the festive period. Make sure you order your prescriptions early and know what to do if you need urgent care.

👉 Check all the details here: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/public-holidays/

Stay prepared and enjoy a stress-free holiday season!

15/12/2025

Stress can have a negative impact on your stop smoking journey. Check out the signs of stress and what you can do to help ⬇
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

12/12/2025

Cravings for ni****ne can leave you feeling irritable and frustrated. Get some tips on how to manage cravings on NHS Inform ⬇

https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/stopping-smoking/when-you-stop/cravings-when-you-stop-smoking/

You can also contact a Quit Your Way practitioner for specialist advice and support. Contact info @ tinyurl.com/qywlothian

10/12/2025

Get some extra support to stop smoking from those doing it as well.
Join www.healthunlocked.com, the world's largest social network for health and get some extra support for your quit attempt from people going through the same experience

We are the world's largest online support network. Ask questions. Get answers. Talk to others who've been there before.

08/12/2025

Stopping smoking when you are pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your babies health.
You can get support from Quit Your Way for specialist advice and support throughout your quit journey.
For more info visit tinyurl.com/qywlothian and contact us to find out how we can support you.

05/12/2025

Needing some extra support to stop smoking?
The Smoke Free app uses proven stop smoking techniques and the most reliable quitting methods science has to offer. There is a free app or you can upgrade for more features and access to support from specialist advisors.

Download from the smoke free app website

https://smokefreeapp.com/

03/12/2025

Smoking causes cancer in multiple ways. The main way is by damaging the DNA in our cells.
DNA controls how our cells grow and behave. Damage to DNA causes cells to behave in ways that they’re not supposed to. The build-up of DNA damage over time can lead to cancer.
More info at Cancer Research UK ⬇⬇

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.

01/12/2025

Respiratory infections are more common during winter due to colder temperatures, increased time spent indoors, and closer contact with others, which makes viruses spread more easily. Smoking increases the risk and severity of these infections because it damages the lungs natural defence mechanisms. Smokers are more likely to develop complications and recovery can take longer. Quitting smoking not only reduces these risks but also improves overall lung health, making it easier for the body to fight infections during the winter months.
Get support and you will be more likely to quit and stay stopped.
Self refer ⬇⬇ via NHS Informs “click to be contacted” button ⬇⬇

Tinyurl.com/qywlothian

28/11/2025

As November comes to a close and so does Lung Cancer awareness month don't forget to ALWAYS get any symptoms of lung cancer checked EARLY by contacting your GP. You can find more info on the symptoms, what’s involved in getting checked and real stories here ⬇
www.getcheckedearly.org/lung-cancer
If you’d like support to stop smoking contact Quit Your Way via the “click to be contacted” button here ⬇
tinyurl.com/qywlothian

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland with around 5,000 new cases diagnosed every year.