Stop smoking service

People who are looking to stop smoking are three times more likely to quit if they engage with stop smoking services.

Our team is here to give you advice and information on the advantages of not smoking and how you can achieve your goal.

We run the Swap to Stop Scheme, giving you free vapes to help you quit alongside all the usual support.

When you contact the stop smoking service you will be given options for different clinics and will be offered an appointment with us. Our role is to support you in your journey to stopping smoking and to discuss your choice of medication and behavioural support.

Stop Smoking Services are now offered face to face and over the phone. Please call the Lewisham team on 0800 0820 388 to arrange support.

We can help you find out everything you need to know to achieve your goal of becoming smokefree.


Lewisham Stop Smoking Service

Book an appointment by calling 0800 0820 388. All of our clinics are listed here.

  • You can see a specialist advisor who will give you intensive weekly or bi-weekly support
  • You can see an advisor in the community or at your GP surgery.
  • They are flexible in terms of timings ie you can start whenever you like
  • You are given medication at the clinic directly from your stop smoking advisor

 

Services available

There are three options of medications:

  • Varencline (previously Champix): a 3-month course of medication that partially blocks the nicotine receptors, reduces cravings and decreases the pleasure of smoking
  • Nicotine replacement therapy: there is a wide choice of different medications that can be used on their own or in combination. The advisor will explain how to use them most effectively
  • Electronic cigarettes (vapes): a brand new, rechargeable vape, and an 8-week supply of e-liquid. This can be used with other medications.

To get the most benefits from these medications, they should be used in combination with behavioural support from a trained advisor.

For more information go to the Smokefree Lewisham website. You can also call the team on 0800 0820 388.

 

Greenwich Stop Smoking Service

The Greenwich Stop Smoking Service offers free, local support and advice to quit smoking from friendly, trained advisors. We also have specialist support available for those with mental health conditions and for those that are pregnant.

For further advice:

Text: ‘QUIT’ to 60060

Email: lg.smokefreegreenwich2030@nhs.net – just send your name and telephone number

Tel: LiveWell Greenwich line on 0800 470 4831 to be connected with a Stop Smoking Advisor

Website:  Live Well Greenwich | Stop Smoking - takes you straight through to the referral form.