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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?
- Better physical health
- Better mental health and wellbeing
- You will have less chance of getting smoking-related illnesses like cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke
- It will save you money - visit the Smoke Free London website to see how much you could save.
- You will protect your loved ones from second-hand smoke
Free expert support to quit smoking
Our stop smoking experts are here to give you 12 weeks of free advice, support, medication and/or vapes to help you to quit smoking for good.
You can get specialist online or weekly face-to-face support to help you, or someone living with you, to quit smoking.
Call 020 8724 8018, or self-refer online.
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.
Swap to Stop scheme
If you live in Havering, you can sign up for a FREE vape kit bundle to help you stop smoking.
You will get 8 weeks’ behavioural support from one of our specialist advisors, a FREE vape kit and patches if needed.
Why is switching from smoking cigarettes to vaping a good idea?
- Vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking cigarettes
- Vaping is one of the most effective aids to stopping smoking
- Vaping has been found to be twice as effective as conventional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT, like nicotine gum), and is particularly effective when used in conjunction with behavioural support
- There is a reduced chance of relapse with behavioural support
Download the Smokefree App
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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Stop Smoking London Smokefree App
Havering residents can get free premium access to the Smokefree App for Havering residents.
