Why is your GP Practice now unable to do everything they once were?

Many GP practices in Grampian are faced with unmanageable workloads coupled with a rapidly shrinking and exhausted workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a vast backlog of care which is so far largely unmeasured in General Practice. It is exerting increasing pressure on a wider system that is already at breaking point.

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Get the support you need to stop smoking

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Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland.

You can contact Quit Your Way Scotland for free by:

  • phoning a Quit Your Way Scotland adviser on 0800 84 84 84
  • chatting online with a Quit Your Way Scotland adviser

The helpline service is open:

  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

The webchat service is open within those times subject to adviser availability.

Text ‘Quit Your Way’ to 07903 588 669 for smoking cessation advice and signposting to local services. You must include a question in your text.

SMS text is monitored between 9am to 4.30pm. Texts received out with these hours will not be responded to until the next working day.

Find out more about Quit Your Way Scotland

Planning to stop smoking

You’re more likely to be successful in your attempts to quit smoking if you plan ahead. There are different ways to stop smoking. Some people use stop smoking medication like Nicotine Replacement therapy (NRT) or vapes. Read about the different methods and choose the best one for you. 

Getting ready to stop smoking

Types of stop smoking medication

Vapes

Cutting down before you quit smoking

Find local support to stop smoking