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Quit smoking with our help
Smoking is the most common cause of illness and early death. In 2022, around 30,000 adults in Havering smoked.
We know it can be really hard to quit smoking but it’s never too late to quit and it's easier to quit with the right support.
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 support from local pharmacies
If you want to quit smoking through a community pharmacy, you can join a free 12 week programme with free face to face appointments and nicotine replacement products or Varenicline* medicine to help you quit.
The Havering pharmacies where you can get stop smoking support are:
- Crescent Pharmacy - 65 Masefield Crescent, Harold Hill, RM3 7PB
- Mim Pharmacy - 118 North Street, Romford, RM1 1DL
- Asvacare Ltd Pharmacy - 197 Rush Green Rd, 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
You can walk into one of these pharmacies and make an appointment with the pharmacist to get support.
*Varenicline medicine is also now available through this service, subject to eligibility. Varenicline is a medication used to help you to stop smoking by reducing cravings and helping with withdrawal symptoms.
Free expert support to quit smoking
Our expert 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 face to face or online weekly support to help you or someone living with you to quit smoking.
Call 020 8724 8018, or self-refer online.
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 NRT, 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 for Havering residents. Includes:
- 6 months access to 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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