Any of the services that we provide are accessible by telephoning the freephone number or by filling out an online booking form  :: Terms & Conditions  :: Privacy Policy     ©Copyright 2008     Web Design :: Zeroseven		Mick Lawson and his wife Josie attended the local Quit Smoking Clinic after Mick suffered two heart attacks. Mick had been ill for some time, experiencing pain in his chest and he also had some difficulty with breathing. After undergoing tests it was confirmed that he had heart disease and had suffered two heart attacks. The only option was heart surgery to relieve his symptoms and reduce further risks to his health Josie and Mick Lawson Mick (60 years old) and Josie (58years old) started smoking as young teenagers and were smoking between 20 - 30 cigarettes each by the time they came to the clinic for help and support.  Mick had tried to stop smoking several times on his own, cold turkey, but had never been successful.  He was convinced that quitting smoking was what he needed to do but he would need help and support to do it.    Josie had never tried to quit before and felt very nervous about coming to the clinic but she felt so strongly about wanting to support Mick she plucked up the courage to contact the service.   They went through the seven-week treatment programme together, supported by the specialist advisors and others member of their group.  They both used patches to help with the cravings and withdrawal symptoms and cravings.   They put their success down to being determined, attending the clinic and going through it with other people so not feeling alone, using patches 'which were great' said Mick.  Having their carbon monoxide readings taken each week to monitor their progress and having the support from the group and the specialist advisors was brilliant.   Mick said, 'the companionship of the group helped, being there each week and thinking to myself, if they can do it so can I'.     'The whole programme was great; it just made sense what the advisors were saying.  And the support doesn't stop after the seven-week treatment programme we were invited every month to a support group and at the last one we received our certificates, which will be framing and definitely hanging on the wall.    Josie said, ' I went through hell and back when Mick was in hospital, it was awful, very stressful and I never smoked, so if I can get through that then I can cope with anything'. They are both feeling and looking better, they are very proud of themselves and each other and they are looking forward to having more time to spend with their grandchildren.  Back to all Case Studies