The Dark Side of Tobacco
20 Aug 2025
Cheap and illicit tobacco impacts individuals and societies in many ways, from the health harms linked to smoking, to the lesser-known links to serious organised crime and beyond.
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Right place, right time-Ralph’s story
14 Jul 2025
“The service has been invaluable to me, and I think because it happened there and then at the hospital when I needed it.”
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A happier and healthier life- Kerry and Keith’s story
9 May 2025
Becoming healthier together - How Kerry and Keith found support to quit smoking
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Breathing easy – Ibrahim’s story
7 May 2025
From breathlessness to freedom - How Ibrahim overcame smoking and transformed his life
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We now offer Varenicline
11 Feb 2025
Varenicline is now being considered for smokers accessing behavioural support through Leeds Stop Smoking Services.
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Determined to never smoke again – Chris’s Story
13 Jan 2025
Hear how Chris is choosing his health and being supported along the way.
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We now offer Cytisine.
21 Oct 2024
Cytisine is now being considered for smokers accessing behavioural support through Leeds Stop Smoking Services
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Six weeks and counting – Yaqoob’s story
8 Oct 2024
“The nicotine replacement products from my Health Coach helped me the most, as I was a heavy smoker, smoking 30-40 a day!"
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Feeling great – Jane’s story
8 Oct 2024
“To have that encouragement over the phone makes it a wonderful service. I’ve now been smoke free for 12 weeks!”
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Vaping and e-cigarettes facts and resources
31 Jul 2024
Information to support parents and carers to have conversations with their children about vaping.
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Staying motivated – Patricia’s story
28 Jun 2024
Hear how Patricia made the quit with the support of the Leeds Stop Smoking service.
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Enjoying life – Alan’s story
16 Apr 2024
“I look forward to a healthier life and enjoying the summer with a few fishing trips and walks to keep me active.”
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Quit for good – June’s story
12 Apr 2024
Hear how June stopped smoking completely with our support.
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“My motivation to quit was money and health.” – Victoria’s story
22 Feb 2024
I feel proud of myself and happier about the future, as well as saving £548 a month from not buying cigarettes, that’s a holiday every few months!
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Confidence in quitting – Helen’s story
21 Nov 2023
“I realised that I couldn’t afford to smoke in the first place, so my reward is being smoke free!”
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“My motivation was my health” – Shaun’s story
17 Nov 2023
After joining Leeds Stop Smoking, Shaun was able to kick the habit for good!
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Curbing the crave – Gina’s story
31 Oct 2023
“I felt so proud to go back each week to tell Lauren I was still not smoking.”
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The Power of Breathing Exercises for Quitting Smoking
6 Oct 2023
Do not underestimate the power of breathing exercises when trying to quit smoking!
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Stoptober is back!
11 Sep 2023
Join thousands of people who are stopping smoking this Stoptober
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Number of people who smoke in Leeds at over 120,000
8 Sep 2023
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there are currently more than 120,000 people who smoke in Leeds, with a large percentage of these being 25-34 year olds.
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Quitting for good – Dan’s story
7 Sep 2023
Hear Dan’s experience with Leeds Stop Smoking, how he quit for good and improved his overall health.
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Being smoke free – Stephen’s story
24 Jul 2023
“I am positive we can do this long term!”
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