No Smoking Day - Guest Blog

It is No Smoking Day on Wednesday 11 March - Orla Madden from Kirklees Wellness has provided us with a guest blog about all the support available to stop smoking, for good!

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Kickstart Your Health This No Smoking Day with Kirklees Wellness Service

No Smoking Day is a

Stop Smoking Support

If you’re ready to quit smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. As the main stop smoking provider in Kirklees our service offers free, tailored support including:

• One‑to‑one coaching
• Free nicotine replacement therapy products such as patches, vapes, gum and more
• Practical strategies to reduce cravings and build long‑term habits
• A proven approach, you’re three times more likely to quit successfully with support than going it alone

Stopping smoking doesn’t just improve your health. It protects your family, boosts your mood, and saves money for the things you value most.

Healthy Weight Support

We know that feeling healthy is about balance, not quick fixes. Our Healthy Weight pathway offers both one‑to‑one and group-based support, helping people:

• Build healthier eating habits
• Increase activity levels
• Set sustainable goals
• Create routines they can maintain for the long term

No fad diets just real achievable change.

Carers Support

Caring for someone can be incredibly rewarding but also overwhelming at times. Our Carers Support sessions provide:

• A safe, supportive space to talk
• Shared experiences and peer support
• Practical tools to manage challenges and stress
• Ideas to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing

This pathway helps carers feel more confident, connected, and supported in their vital role.

Wellbeing Support

If you’re looking to feel happier, healthier, sleep better or worry less, our My Wellbeing pathway could be for you. People can learn how to:

Understand and manage thoughts and emotions

• Build emotional resilience
• Improve confidence and daily wellbeing
• Create positive habits that carry into everyday life

This support gives people the tools they need to take control of their mental and emotional health.

Let’s Support More People, Together

This No Smoking Day, we’re proud to partner with The Brunswick Centre and their Well Proud campaign a movement working to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities across Kirklees.

It’s quick and easy to make a referral via our website.