Our Stories
We have many stories of how our service users and staff work together to achieve successful outcomes. Click on the links below to find out more.
Speech therapy helped to change a five year old’s life
The Trusts’ speech therapy service has helped five-year-old George Dixon, improve his stammer and supported his family.
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My dietitian is the reason I am here today
Bekkie was losing control of her anorexia but with the help of NHS dietitians she is now winning the battle and can enjoy a picnic with her daughter.
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Support and care from staff helped my recovery
Having access to an evening stress course to help her depression meant Josephine didn’t have to take time off work. The support and care she received helped her cope with symptoms she was unfamiliar with. The best thing to help me in my recovery was …
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Newton lodge transforms lives for the better
Our services at Newton Lodge support patients battling depression, schizophrenia and other mental health diseases to help them live happy, normal and independent lives.
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“The stop smoking service provided me with the help I needed”
After smoking for 30 years, Ken decided to quit smoking in order to improve his health. Now, four months later, Ken is enjoying the benefits of being smoke-free. Ken’s story “I decided to give up smoking for a number of reasons; mainly because of my …
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“The stop smoking service made the difference between failing in the past and succeeding this time”
45-year-old Simon has smoked since he was 17. But now with help from Yorkshire Smokefree, he is seeing life in a different way and his health has dramatically improved. Simon’s story “I smoked my first cigarette when I was 17. I was on holiday with …
“My little unborn girl is healthy and growing well – I think it’s a good sign of giving up smoking”
22-year-old Jordan decided to give up smoking after finding out she was pregnant with her second child. With support from Yorkshire Smokefree, she’s now been cigarette-free for 3 months and is enjoying hearing her baby is growing well. Jordan’s story “I started smoking at school. …
“I’m going smoke-free for my girls”
When 23-year-old Natasha became pregnant with her third child, she knew she had to quit smoking for the health of her baby. After getting expert help from specialist stop smoking advisors, she has now been enjoying a smoke-free life with her two young children and …
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“If I can quit, anyone can”
71-year-old Brenda had smoked for over thirty years. Now, with expert help, she is smoke-free and living life to the full. Brenda’s story “I smoked for over thirty years. I’m not quite sure why I started – I guess it was more for the social …
Using telehealth in her home helps Mary keep an eye on things
Breast cancer and heart problems devastated Mary. But a simple piece of telehealth equipment in her home that keeps an eye on blood pressure, weight and general health means Mary now sees fewer health professionals and has greater confidence.
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