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Sandy quits smoking after 62 years
Published on 14 April 2025
Sandy (pictured left) from Uist has smoked for over six decades, His inspiration to quit smoking was simple. One day, on his way to a GP appointment, he found himself out of breath and had to sit on a wall just to recover.
Later, whilst sat in his GP surgery waiting for his appointment, he noticed a poster advertising the local ‘Quit Your Way Hebrides’ stop smoking/vaping service and made the decision to contact them, taking his first step to quitting smoking.
Sandy, said “I was a smoker for 62 years, and can proudly say that I’m now 34 weeks smoke-free. That day I was surprised just how out of breath I was, but in hindsight, it gave me the motivation I needed to quit. I then telephoned the Quit Your Way Hebrides team and spoke to one of their friendly and supportive advisors.”
Quit Your Way Hebrides is a free service offered to anyone living and working within the Western Isles and providing confidential advice, information and focused support on understanding individual smoking habits, as well as information on the full range of Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT).
Non-Nicotine medication is also available (Varenicline and Bupropion).
Our friendly Quit Your Way Hebrides advisors can help you increase your chances of success in quitting smoking.
Sandy continued “I was prescribed some Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products to help me quit smoking, and with the ongoing support from the team, the results speak for themselves! I now feel healthier, happier, and am proud of how I’m now a non-smoker.”
Margaret Ralston, NHS Western Isles Smoking Cessation Coordinator, said “We understand that the majority of smokers want to stop smoking, but many find the task too daunting to quit for good. There are no downsides to stopping smoking and quitting smoking isn’t just about adding years to your life – it’s about adding life to your years. With the support of your local quit smoking team, we can help you achieve becoming a non-smoker for good.”
For free, confidential support on quitting smoking, contact the Quit Your Way Hebrides team on (01851) 708040 or email: wi.hebridesquityourway@nhs.scot
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