As the year comes to a close, we want to shine a spot light on our Health Coaching and Stop Smoking service in Hammersmith and Fulham. This small but impactful service began its journey in 2023, offering 1:1 health coaching and group sessions. In 2024, it expanded with the introduction of the stop smoking service, further enhancing the service.

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We’ve received glowing feedback from both clients and commissioners about the dedication and hard work that have gone into developing this service, which has become a crucial link between the PCN and the community.

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None of this would be possible without the incredible teamin H+F, led by our outstanding health coach, Weronika, and stop smoking advisor, Zsofia. Their empathy, unwavering commitment, and genuine care for patients is truly incredible. They continually go above and beyond to support their patients while dedicating time to create innovative and engaging resources that drive the growth of the service.

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Take a look below to see the impact these two incredible individuals have had on the H+F community. Keep up the amazing work, Weronika and Zsofia – here's to continued success!

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Here are a few of the incredible comments that the team have received from clients that have used the service.

“One of the best groups I’ve ever attended”. The client found the other women ‘inspirational’ and liked hearing their suggestions and feedback. The groups were a very positive space where she felt supported tomake changes weekly and did not get ‘told off’ if she did not meet her goal,but instead encouraged to keep going.

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“I really looked forward to each telephone appointment”. The client appreciated the focus on making gradual changes."

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The client really enjoyed the group. She thought it was eye-opening, educational and motivating. “The group does what the GPs are missing out on. GPs don't have the time to talk about these topics, so it's good to have this programme allocated to that.” She also felt really listened to by the health coaches and other group members. 

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“I enjoyed having sessions where we talk about smoking as a behaviour. I didn't have a good experience with services before, where they just prescribe the patches and then leave me on my own.”

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