Be Smokefree in 2023

Be Smokefree in 2023

The New Year is a time when many people decide to quit smoking.  Quitting smoking will not only improve your health but also help with money in your pocket. Planning ahead and making use of the free support services that are available can help you quit smoking for...
Alcohol Awareness Week 2022

Alcohol Awareness Week 2022

After a long, hard day, a night out or during special occasions, most of us enjoy an alcoholic beverage.  Some people drink to unwind and relax when times are hard. The Chief Medical Officer recommends that you limit your alcohol consumption to no more than 14 units...
World Mental Health Day (10 October)

World Mental Health Day (10 October)

The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Over the last 70 years the Mental Health Foundation have been working to ensure that mental...
Top Tools and Resources to Help You Quit Smoking this Stoptober

Top Tools and Resources to Help You Quit Smoking this Stoptober

Stoptober is Back! Stoptober is an annual event to encourage smokers to quit for 28 days in October – with the aim of stopping smoking permanently. It’s based on evidence that suggests after 28 days without smoking, you are up to five times more likely to be...
How to Manage Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

How to Manage Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

Nicotine is such a highly addictive chemical, teaching your brain to give it up can feel like a challenge. However, the good news is that with smoking cessation medication and behavioural support, nicotine withdrawal can be managed effectively making quitting more...