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Quit smoking with our help

Smoking is the most common cause of avoidable illness and early death. In 2022, around 30,000 adults in Havering smoked.

 

It can be really hard to quit smoking, but it’s never too late. It's easier to quit with the right support.

What happens when you quit smoking?

Infographic titled "What happens when you stop smoking?" from Better Health Smoke Free and NHS. It outlines health improvements over time after quitting smoking: After 20 minutes: Pulse rate returns to normal. After 8 hours: Oxygen levels recover; carbon monoxide halves. After 48 hours: Carbon monoxide is flushed out; lungs clear mucus; taste and smell improve. After 72 hours: Breathing eases; energy increases. After 2–12 weeks: Circulation improves; heart and muscles benefit. After 3–9 months: Lung function improves; coughing and wheezing decrease. After 1 year: Heart attack risk halves. After 10 years: Risk of death from lung cancer halves. After 15 years: Heart attack risk similar to a non-smoker. Footer message: “With the right support you're up to three times as likely to quit for good.” Includes a QR code linking to support resources.

What are the benefits of quitting smoking?

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  • Better physical health

 

  • Better mental health and wellbeing

 

 

  • You will protect your loved ones from second-hand smoke

Free community pharmacy quit smoking support 

If you want to quit smoking with support from a community pharmacy, you can join a free 12 week programme with up to 8 face to face appointments and up to 8 weeks of nicotine replacement products, including Varenicline medicine, to help you quit. 

 

You can get this service at these pharmacies in Havering: 

 

  • Crescent Pharmacy, 65 Masefield Crescent, Harold Hill RM3 7PB 
  • Mim Pharmacy, 118 North Street, Romford RM1 1DL 
  • Asvacare Ltd Pharmacy, 197 Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0JR 
  • Orchard Village Pharmacy, Mick Fury House, Lowen Road, Rainham RM13 8HT   
  • Ardleigh Green Pharmacy, 100 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LG 
  • Healthcare Pharmacy, 2 Tadworth Parade, Elm Park, RM12 5AS

 

Just walk into one of these pharmacies to make an appointment.

Download the Smokefree App

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Havering residents can get free premium access to the Smokefree App. This includes:

 

  • 6 months access to the premium app, including real-time advisor support 24/7
  • Up to 12 weeks’ supply of vape and/or nicotine replacement products
Go to the SmokeFree app website

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Stop Smoking London helpline

Call the free NHS Smokefree Helpline for more information on services.

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Stop Smoking London Smokefree App

Havering residents can get free premium access to the Smokefree App for Havering residents.

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Community Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service

Free community pharmacy stop smoking support service for Havering residents. Residents can receive a 12 week programme with free face to face consultations and free nicotine replacement products or Varenicline* medicine to help them quit * Varenicline is a medication used to help you to stop smoking by reducing cravings and helping with withdrawal symptoms

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