Becoming smoke-free for good - Allan's story

27th August 2026

Allan joined the One You Kensington and Chelsea Be Tobacco Free service after smoking for many years whilst living with COPD. Knowing the impact smoking was having on his health, he accepted an invitation to join the stop smoking service and was determined to make a positive change.

“I was a smoker for a very long time and was also living with COPD. I was invited to join the stop smoking service and everything went as planned. The process was very smooth.”

You’re up to three times more likely to quit successfully with specialist support. The One You Be Tobacco Free service offers personalised coaching, stop smoking advice, and access to a range of quitting aids to help you become smoke-free. Health Coaches work with participants to create a plan tailored to their individual needs and goals.

“I simply decided not to think about smoking for my own sake. The complete encouragement from the stop smoking staff was the biggest help.

“I hoped to be smoke-free and now I am. I am completely off smoking and even the smell disturbs me a lot. I now enjoy my food and drink without needed a cigarette. I haven't really rewarded myself with the money I've saved yet, but it certainly is a big money saver. My next step is to stay off smoking and try to stay away from smokers, at least while they are smoking.”