Stop Smoking
Research shows you are 4 times more likely to quit and stay quit with support. Quit your way today.
Why quit smoking?
If you stop smoking, it will reduce your risk of serious illnesses such as heart disease or cancer. It will improve your breathing, appearance of your skin and teeth and save you some money. When you stop, it will also protect the health of those closest to you.
Although stopping smoking is not easy, there’s loads of free support near you. We’re here to support you every step of the way, with 1-1 support, drop-in sessions, Nicotine Replacement Therapy and e-cigarettes. We can also support you to quit other types of tobacco, e.g. roll-ups, chewing tobacco, pipes and shisha. Read more about other types of tobacco.
Quit Your Way, Today
One-to-one support
- Chat to your GP or practice nurse
- Drop-in to one of our stop smoking clinics in local leisure centres, libraries and community centres – no appointment needed.
Pregnancy and new mums
Get free support from our stop smoking Specialist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Your antenatal clinic and some Children’s Centres also have stop smoking advisors for pregnant women and new mums.
Check with your local Children’s Centre to find out when these sessions run or visit our specialist in the stop smoking clinic.
On the street
Our ‘Kick the Habit’ programme is delivered by Charlton Athletic Community Trust. It tours the borough and can give you a free lung-age test and stop smoking advice. Look out for them across the borough.
Support for work places
Quitting with your work colleagues can be a great way to keep motivated. A Stop Smoking Advisor can help your employer to organise stop smoking sessions at your work place.
Get in touch
In person – Chat with your GP or practice nurse or pop into a drop-in clinic.
Over the phone – call 0800 470 4831
Text – ‘QUIT’ to 60060
Useful Links
- Kick the Habit Helping people quit smoking through its roadshows and drop ins all over Greenwich.
- Better Xplore Family Lifestyle Programme.
Downloads
- Free NHS Health Check PLUS – Small Changes, Big Results. Aged 40-74? Download the leaflet to find out how your NHS Health Check can help to prevent potential risks to your health.
- Quit your way today Stopping smoking isn't easy but you're 4 times more likely to quit for good with support. To order physical copies of this flyer, please visit the Live Well Resources page.
Helping you Live Well in Greenwich
Live Well Greenwich Line
Call FREE: 0800 470 4831
Opening hours
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(a message can be left outside of these hours).