NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

05/06/2026

🍷📊 How Does Your Drinking Add Up?
It’s easy to lose track of how much we’re drinking—especially during busy weeks, weekends, or social events. But knowing your intake can make a big difference to your health.
⚠️ An easy mistake is to think one drink equals one unit. It doesn’t.

💡 Did you know?
Regularly drinking more than the recommended limits can increase your risk of:
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease
• Poor sleep and low mood
• Certain cancers

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• Aim for no more than 14 units a week
• Spread drinking over several days
• Include alcohol-free days each week

🍹 Small changes can add up:
• Try alcohol-free alternatives
• Use smaller glasses
• Keep track of your units
• Plan ahead for social occasions

Taking a moment to check in on your drinking can help you stay healthier and feel better day to day.
👉 Find out more and see how your drinking adds up:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/alcohol/how-does-my-drinking-add-up
💚 Awareness is the first step to positive change.

03/06/2026

We know that Va**ng is less harmful than smoking, but it’s not completely risk free. If you want to quit va**ng check out these handy tips ⬇

⬇️ Reduce ni****ne strength- don’t rush the process, slowly reduce the strength of your v**e
⏰ Extend times between va**ng episodes- i.e extend time between va**ng from every 30 mins to every hour
📋 Set rules about where you v**e- i.e only v**e outside, or only on breaks at work can help reduce the amount of va**ng and weaken the link between certain activities and va**ng
🚭Keep a v**e handy in case of relapse- it’s better to relapse to a v**e than restarting smoking

*NHS Lothian is unable to provide support or NRT if you v**e only*

Check out this info leaflet from NHS GG&C

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a new advice pack on va**ng to help users of all ages understand the risks and plan to cut down or quit. Va**ng is an increasing public health concern in Scotland with the growth of v**e users in the adult population going from 10% to 12% in a… Continue ...

01/06/2026

There are lots of things that can affect your sleep, smoking is one of them. Find out more about sleep problems and how to help your sleep here https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

31/05/2026

To***co companies deliberately design their products to hook you.

Added ingredients mask the harshness of ni****ne so you inhale more, and get addicted faster.

But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately after you stop smoking:

⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops

🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves

❤️ 1 year, your risk of heart disease is cut in half

What's holding you back from calling it quits?

Take the bold step... stop smoking and break the addiction.

Help is available, visit our NHS Inform page for more info ⬇

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***coDay 🚭

28/05/2026

Surround yourself with a team of people who can help and support you throughout your stop smoking journey.
Get in touch to start your journey with us, visit
tinyurl.com/qywlothian
and use the green “click to be contacted” button to arrange a call back from one of our team.

26/05/2026

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 at NHS Inform
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/benefits-of-being-active/

26/05/2026

Right now, without you even thinking about it - your body is doing the work.

Everyday smoke free, your lungs are clearing, recovering, reclaiming what's theirs. You can't always feel it happening, but it is.
Quietly. Consistently. Powerfully. 💪

Trust the process. Your body knows what to do.

26/05/2026

Check out this personal story- My Quit Journey: One Year On, which highlights the support by the community pharmacy team.

One year ago, a decision was made to quit smoking with support from a community pharmacy team.

One year on, that change has lasted.

This personal story highlights the role pharmacy teams play in helping people take control of their health with the right support at the right time. https://www.cps.scot/latest-news/my-quit-journey-one-year-on

25/05/2026

It's World No To***co Day this Sunday.

Stopping smoking is tough. Often it can take a few attempts. Do you want to stop smoking for good but don’t know how? Get help with free support. You don’t have to do it alone.

🤝The free Quit Your Way Scotland advice and support service is here to help.

📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84

***coDay

22/05/2026

Do you smoke and have COPD?
Check our our leaflet for more info about smoking and COPD and the benefits of quitting.