Stop smoking
People who are looking to stop smoking are three times more likely to quit if they engage with stop smoking services.
The team are there to give you advice and information on the advantages of not smoking and how you can achieve your goal.
Our services offer the Swap to Stop Scheme, giving you a free vape to help you quit alongside all the usual support.
When you contact the stop smoking service you will be given options of different clinics and offered an appointment. Their 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. There is currently a national shortage of Champix – but a new version is due to come out shortly!
We can help you find out everything you need to know to achieve your goal of becoming smokefree.
Lewisham Stop Smoking Service
Smokers clinics and online support:
- 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
You can book an appointment by calling 0800 0820 388 and all of the clinics are listed here.
What treatment options are available?
More information will be available through your advisor but in brief the options are as follows.
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.
The Smokefree Lewisham website can be found by clicking on this link stop smoking services website which is packed with information including where to access support to help you become smokefree. You can also call 0800 0820 388.
Greenwich Stop Smoking Service
The 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 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.