Participants
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We are a passionate and dedicated team here to support people across Leeds on their journey to becoming smoke-free. Read on to get to know the team behind the service!
Programme Support Advisors
- Chloe and Hayley are usually the first friendly voices you’ll hear when you call us.
- They’ll give you a warm welcome and make sure you feel comfortable right from the start.
- They’ll take the time to understand what you need and explain how we can help.
- Booking your appointment? They’ll make it quick and easy, finding a time that works for you.
- They’ll also let you know what to expect at your first session, so there are no surprises.
What have our team been up to?
When we’re not delivering appointments we’re out and about spreading the word about the support we offer to help people who might be considering making a quit attempt. We aim to encourage people to get support rather than go it alone as we know they’re much more likely to be successful with our help and enjoy the journey along the way!
Here we are at the Rhinos stadium for their matches against St Helens and Hull KR! These family-friendly events were a fantastic chance to chat with fans, share stop smoking advice, and raise awareness of our service. The foam hands and beer mats were a big hit too! One of the best moments? A former participant stopped by to tell us she’s still smokefree—a brilliant reminder of why we do what we do!
Volunteering
We also volunteered at FareShare, supporting amazing work redistributing surplus food to charities and community groups. As part of our companies community connect scheme, we each have three days a year to volunteer. It was a great opportunity to give back and see first hand what a huge difference this makes.
We’re here to help you quit smoking
- You’ll have your own Health Coach who’ll be with you every step of the way.
- Our Coaches are friendly, supportive, and experienced in helping people just like you quit for good.
- Every session is all about you—your goals, your needs.
- We’ll give you practical advice, create a plan that works for you, and keep you motivated throughout.
- We’ll talk through your options, track your progress, and celebrate your wins—because your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life matters.
Meet the team
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Adam
"I was grateful for being able to access nicotine replacements and receive weekly support from the coach, who's words of encouragement helped me faces challenges head on. I have a sense of relay pride and achievement today. Thank you, Adam”
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Lucy
“If all your no smoking coaches were like Lucy there would be a lot of people not smoking today. She was professional in what she was trying to achieve for me, and we did have a great laugh along the way. she was never judgemental even when I had the slip ups at the beginning”
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Sami
“Sami made me feel at ease when discussing my smoking habits. She listened without judgement, showed understanding and offered brilliant support and smoking in aids in keeping with my determination to quit smoking. Thank you, Sami, for your time and patience”
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Ian
“The best thing I've gained from this service is the after care and support that is provided if I need it. I have to say it's a joint venture between myself and Ian that made this work, if I have a wobble, I know I have the support it's only a phone call away. Thank you for this service and especially to Ian”
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Emma
“The best element of the service was Emma, she’s a fantastic coach who supported everything I needed to achieve my goal of quitting smoking. From our first call, discussing how I wanted to go about quitting, she accommodated all my needs and was supportive and positive throughout. Even when I felt the day for “no more nicotine” was too early. She was positive and understood my apprehension. But I had nothing to worry about, she was right and I stopped when I needed to and now have never looked back. The weekly calls and pure positivity she displays made the whole process easy and a wonderful experience”
Success story
From Stress to strength- Natasha's story
“I'm proud of what I've done and grateful for the support I received. This is just the beginning.”
Natasha was referred to the Leeds Stop Smoking Service by her GP. Her motivation to quit smoking was driven by a desire to improve her health and set a positive example for her son.
“I'd quit before and managed a whole year, but I started again during a really difficult time. My son was injured and had to undergo surgery. I wasn't told until after it happened, and the stress of not being there for him led me back to smoking. I felt so disappointed in myself.”
“It's now been four weeks since I quit, and I feel really good. I've even started embracing my natural hair curls again as a way to reward myself. I've got a lot I want to achieve in my personal life, and quitting smoking is helping me take those steps.”
“I'm proud of what I've done and grateful for the support I received. This is just the beginning.”
“I'd quit before and managed a whole year, but I started again during a really difficult time. My son was injured and had to undergo surgery. I wasn't told until after it happened, and the stress of not being there for him led me back to smoking. I felt so disappointed in myself.”
“It's now been four weeks since I quit, and I feel really good. I've even started embracing my natural hair curls again as a way to reward myself. I've got a lot I want to achieve in my personal life, and quitting smoking is helping me take those steps.”
“I'm proud of what I've done and grateful for the support I received. This is just the beginning.”