Nicola Storey, Stop Smoking Advisor
"I have been a Stop Smoking Advsior in Knowsley for over 12 years working mostly in the Kirkby area but now providing support across the whole borough. My smoking cessation knowledge includes a public health degree and I have a specific interest in working across smoking and pregnancy."
Paul Dillon-Smith, Stop Smoking Advisor
"I have worked in Knowsley for over 35 years, mainly in sport and physical activity, and became a stop smoking advisor around 10 years ago. It’s always a joy to help someone stop smoking as I fully understand how tobacco smoke can cause damage and possibly lead to serious diseases for individuals. Educating young people on the dangers of smoking is fundamental if we are to stamp out smoking completely in the future but I also recognise we have lots of long-term smokers in our community."
Rita West, Stop Smoking Advisor
"I enjoy working in the Huyton community and have built good links with various GP and Dental practices. I have experience of working in a hospital setting, where I supported both staff and patients and also provide help and advice out and about with the Stop Smoking mobile unit."
Angela Rimmer – Stop Smoking Advisor
"I have worked in Knowsley as a Stop Smoking Advisor for over 16 years and have found working alongside the COPD clinic especially interesting, helping clients with long-term health conditions overcome their nicotine dependence and increasing their ability to make healthy choices. I have a background in Psychotherapy and working within a clinical setting supporting patients with practical and emotional support after diagnosis."
Deborah Hayman - Stop Smoking Advisor
"I have been a Knowsley Stop Smoking advisor for 10 years and I love to hear how thrilled our clients are when they stop smoking. Prior to lockdown, my focus was on the Kirkby area, partnering with GP surgeries, the walk in centre, community halls, leisure centre and workplaces. I'm eager to build relationships with partner orgnatisations to help improve health inequalities across Knowsley."