07/10/2026
Stoptober is well underway, and it's not too late to join in. Dave McKelvey from Wirral has a powerful piece of advice for anyone thinking about quitting: stop seeing yourself as someone trying to give up, and start identifying as a non-smoker.
Dave had quit before, but started again while recovering from an operation that left him largely housebound. With another operation on the horizon, he came back to ABL Wirral's free stop smoking service.
This time, the right mindset and ongoing support made it stick. He's breathing more easily, no longer smells of smoke, and is saving more than £300 a month.
"No, I am a non-smoker, and I do not smoke, ever."
Dave's story is one of more than 13,000 across Wirral since 2016. Our support is free, commissioned by Wirral Council, and available to anyone ready to take the first step.
Read his full story: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/i-am-no-longer-a-smoker-and-i-mean-it/
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