It’s that time of year when we make our resolutions for good intentions to lose weight, stop smoking or become more active.

Quit Your Way Scotland is there to offer advice and support. Run by NHS 24 it has trained advisors on call to listen to your concerns and offer support where needed. You can phone on 0800 84 84 84 or chat online. Just follow the link.

• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 10.00pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Stop Smoking Day is on 15th March but help is always available including from your local pharmacist.

Sheila Duffy,Chief Executive of ASH Scotland  said:

“New Year is a time when many people choose to make a fresh start, and it’s a great time to quit smoking. There is no one way that works for everyone but your GP, pharmacist or the Quit Your Way Scotland website can offer free advice tailored for you that might really help.

“Don’t be discouraged if you’ve tried to quit before, it can take a number of attempts to stop smoking successfully. If you’re not ready to quit right now, there are still positive things that you can do – like deciding to take smoking right outside, and make your home smoke-free.”