Gemma had been thinking about quitting smoking for a long time, but like many people, she wasn’t sure where to begin. The idea of stopping felt overwhelming, and she worried about whether she would be able to stick with it. Wanting to improve her health and create a smoke-free home, she signed up to the East Riding Smokefree Homes programme.
“At first it was daunting, not knowing where to start or how well I’d do. But joining the programme gave me the support and tools to overcome cravings along the way.
With regular encouragement and guidance from the Smokefree Homes team, Gemma began building confidence in her quit journey. The programme helped her understand her triggers, manage cravings, and stay focused on her goals during difficult moments.
A key part of her success was the BetterPoints rewards system, which gave her extra motivation to stay committed.
"The points system was a great motivator throughout the journey. Earning BetterPoints helped me stay committed to the programme. The rewards encouraged me to track my progress, while also allowing me to earn rewards along the way.
As the weeks went on, Gemma began noticing significant changes in her health and well-being.
"Since quitting, I feel much less out of breath on a daily basis. It’s encouraged me to take my dog on longer walks and has greatly improved my overall health and wellbeing.
Now smokefree, Gemma is proud of how far she has come and encourages others who may be considering quitting to take the first step.
"The support really does make a difference. If you’re thinking about quitting, this programme gives you the encouragement and motivation you need to keep going.”
BetterPoints rewards for quitting smoking
Do you know anyone who wants to give up smoking and has children under 18, is pregnant, or lives with a pregnant person? They can now earn extra BetterPoints when they quit.
Your local Stop Smoking team can offer them expert support every step of the way.
Regardless of how long they've smoked, quitting can help both their physical and mental health immediately. It has been proven that they are more likely to stop smoking with the support of a stop smoking adviser - and it's never too late to quit.
Encourage the smoker in the household to sign up today and get ready to earn BetterPoints.
Share this link for the East Riding Smokefree service
If they are an East Riding resident, pregnant and smoke, or have children under 18, they will be eligible for Smokefree Homes rewards if they sign up to the free stop smoking service with Xyla.
Not yet taking part in BetterPoints East Riding?
Download the free BetterPoints app from the App Store or Google Play or by scanning the QR code below.
Register an account with your East Riding postcode and the referral code provided by your Smokefree Advisor.
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