Help to quit
When trying to quit, you're four times more likely to succeed with treatment which combines behavioural support and medication than if you were to ‘go it alone’. Thankfully, there is lots of support available for Lambeth smokers who want to quit.
Stop Smoking London
For tips and support, visit Stop Smoking London's website.
You can also call their helpline for access to good quality, free specialist advice on how to stop smoking. Lines are open Monday-Friday, 9.00am-8.00pm and Saturday and Sunday 11.00am-4.00pm.
- Phone: 0300 123 0144
Local pharmacy service
Participating pharmacies offer face-to-face or remote support as well as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or medication. You'll be able to access free one-to-one support during the first six weeks of your journey to become smoke-free, along with up to 12 weeks' worth of NRT supply and Champix.
| Pharmacy | Address |
|---|---|
| Osbon Pharmacy | 143 Lambeth Walk, London SE11 6EE |
| Harfleur Chemist | 219-221 Clapham Rd, London SW9 9BE |
| Kingshield Pharmacy | 387 Brixton Rd, London SW9 7DE |
| Philips Pharmacy | 70A Clarence Ave, London SW4 8JP |
| New Park Pharmacy | 85 New Park Rd, Brixton Hill, London SW2 4ES |
| Boss Pharmacy | 85 Bedford Rd, London SW4 7RD |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Streatham | 9a Gracefield Gardens, London SW16 2SZ |
| Elmcourt Pharmacy | 220 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London SE27 9AQ |
Lambeth Stop Smoking service
You can refer yourself to the specialist Stop Smoking service if you are from one of the 'at-risk' groups below:
- Diagnosed with one or more long-term conditions, including mental illness.
- Pregnant women and their partners.
- Parents with children aged five or under.
- Smokers considered to be complicated cases, such as chronic smokers.
Contact Lambeth Stop Smoking service
- Phone: 0800 856 3409 or 020 3049 5791
- Email: gst-tr.stopsmokinglambeth@nhs.net
For more information, visit the Stop Smoking service web page.
During your initial appointment, your Stop Smoking specialist will take you through the stages of stopping, including preparing to stop, actually stopping and staying stopped.
You'll have a minimum of six weeks' free one-to-one behavioural support in your journey to become smoke-free. Your specialist will help and support you in your choice and use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or Champix medication. You can access this service face to face or remotely.
Self-help resources
It often takes more than one attempt to quit smoking. The good news is that research tells us that combining methods makes you more likely to succeed, even if you choose to go it alone.
- NHS Better Health has advice about how to stop smoking
- The NHS has information and advice about using e-cigarettes (vapes)
- Stop Smoking London has useful tools and resources