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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?

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
  • Ardleigh Green Pharmacy, 100 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LG 
  • Healthcare Pharmacy, 2 Tadworth Parade, Elm Park, RM12 5AS
  • Maylands Pharmacy, 300 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EQ
  • Elm Park Pharmacy, 218 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SD
  • Bencrest Chemist, 67-69 Park Lane, Horncurch, RM11 1BH
  • Britcrown Pharmacy-Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR

 

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

Download the Smokefree App

Image of the SmokeFree London app on a smartphone

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

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