Stopping smoking is the single biggest change you can make to improve your health. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death worldwide.
But we know it can be hard to quit smoking. There are lots of services across north east London which can help you kick the habit.
Find information below on how to access stop smoking services in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, City of London, Hackney, Newham and Waltham Forest.
Hospitals also offer patients stop smoking services and can link in with the providers below. You can also speak to your GP.
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Barking and Dagenham |
The Stop Smoking service can provide Barking and Dagenham residents with free advice and support to quit. The service offers:
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You can also visit one of the following pharmcies to speak to an advisor:
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City of London and Hackney |
Smokefree City & Hackney is the local stop smoking service for adults and children (12+ years) who live, work, study or have a GP in Hackney or in the City of London. They offer 12 weeks of support to help you quit, with your own dedicated stop smoking advisor and easy access to stop smoking medication. You can choose to be supported over the phone or in person. |
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Havering |
Pharmacy stop smoking service
Find out more here. |
Book an appointment with any of these participating pharmacies:
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Newham |
Quit Well Newham can provide Newham residents with free advice and support to quit. The service is open Monday to Friday 8.30am until 5.30pm. Group sessions (6pm-7pm) can be arranged by appointment only . The service offers:
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The service is run by Queen Mary University of London.
You can also get support from local pharmacies near you. |
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Redbridge |
Redbridge Quits Smoking offers a free and confidential support for anyone living, working, or studying in Redbridge, aged 12 and above. They can help
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Tower Hamlets |
Quit Right Tower Hamlets provide stop smoking services for people who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets. A full range of free nicotine replacement products likes patches, gums and E-cigs are available to help you quit for good. |
Visit the Quit Right Tower Hamlets website. You can also get support from the following pharmacies:
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Waltham Forest |
QuitRight, funded by Waltham Forest Council, is a service provided by Queen Mary University of London for smokers and smokeless tobacco users who wish to quit. It includes:
A translation service is available. |
QuitRight host drop-in and phone clinics in Waltham Forest at the following places and times:
Contact them on 020 7882 8230 or 0800 169 1943. You can also email them at |
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