Stopping smoking saves lives

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death, killing around 64,000 people in England in 2019. 

In Havering over 1,400 people were admitted into hospital due to smoking. (Figures from Fingertips)

It can be hard to quit smoking and so we offer Havering residents the following free stop smoking support services to help them break the habit.

Community Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service

A service offered by selected pharmacies within the borough.

It includes face to face consultations and free nicotine replacement products to support you on your quit journey.

The service is available at the following pharmacies in Havering.

  • Ardleigh Green Pharmacy, 100 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG
  • 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 
  • Williams Dispensing Chemist, 139A Wennington Road, Rainham RM13 9TR

Free Specialist Advisor Stop Smoking Service 

A free stop smoking service with tailored support to meet your needs, delivered either face to face within the community or virtual.

Havering residents, 18 years + can receive regular behaviour support alongside free nicotine replacement products and vape starter kits.

This service is also suitable for pregnant women and new parents to support a smokefree pregnancy and a smokefree home.

To refer yourself to the service please complete the online form and someone from the team will be in touch with you shortly.

Alternatively, you can contact the service by phone 020 8724 8018 or email at healthy.lifestyles@lbbd.gov.uk.

Reasons to stop smoking when pregnant

  • You're doing the best thing for your baby's health
  • The chances of having a miscarriage or still birth are reduced
  • You'll minimise the risk of cot death (SIDS)
  • Your baby is less likely to be born early (premature) or underweight
  • Stopping smoking will help your baby in later life – some people suffer from asthma and other serious illnesses if their mother smoked while pregnant
  • Your child(ren) will be less likely to become a smoker/smokers

If you don’t want to join the new local service then there are lots of websites, apps and other resources out there to help you quit, including the Stop Smoking London support service which you can access by telephone or website.

Switching to vaping - Swap to Stop

Sign up for a free vape kit bundle and weekly sessions to support you on your journey to stop smoking.

If you have tried all other methods of stopping without success, we are here to support you.

You will receive 8 weeks behavioural support from one of our specialist advisors, a free vape kit and patches if required. 

Visit the Swap to Stop Joy App page to make contact and someone from the team will get in touch.

Why vape?

There is growing evidence that vaping is one of the most effective aids to stopping smoking. 

Vaping is 95 percent less harmful than smoking cigarettes.

Using a vape can help you manage your nicotine cravings and is particular effective when used alongside behaviour support.

There is a reduced chance of relapse with behavioural support.

To get the best out of it, make sure you're using it as much as you need to and with the right strength of nicotine in your e-liquid.

You won't get the full benefit from vaping unless you stop smoking cigarettes completely.

The Independent British Vape Trade Association has details of local registered retailers.

Get more information about e-cigarettes on the NHS website.

Stop Smoking London Helpline

0300 123 1044

You can also visit the Stop Smoking London website to learn more about the reasons you smoke and how you can use this to make a personalised quit plan.

Benefits of quitting

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing.

How it will help you

Just pop in to one of these pharmacies and make an appointment with the pharmacist.

The sooner you book that first appointment, the sooner you start your quit journey and can start seeing the benefits.

Did you know, you are three times more likely to successfully quit when you have support such as behaviour support with medication combined than using willpower alone.

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