Free help to quit smoking with Quit Right Waltham Forest
A free stop smoking service is available to people who live and work in Waltham Forest provided by Queen Mary University of London.
This includes a free, confidential service offering advice, information and support to smokers who wish to quit smoking.
12 Week Plan
Get a 12 week plan with direct support from a trained practitioner. It’s easier to quit smoking with plan in place.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
NRT offer you an alternative way to quit smoking using nicotine-based products.
Face-to-face Support
With our Covid-secure face-to-face support, one of our specialist advisors can help tailor a plan best suited to you.
I’m now smoke free!
Vernon Maxwell
Vernon was referred to the stop smoking service through his GP. He knew he had to do something to give up and he was determined to do it.
Through his motivation along with his Stop Smoking Advisor, Vernon managed to successfully quit for good!
The first step is knowing you need help. Going cold turkey is not always the best option. With help and support you’re more likely to give up for good!
Today is the best time to quit!
Lisa Gilroy
We know that it can be difficult to quit smoking, and every failed quit attempt makes it that much harder.
Lisa managed to quit thanks to her advisor Shamsia. She realised quitting on her own wasn’t working, so she sought help from her local stop smoking service and managed to quit successfully.
She’s now enjoying her leisure time going to the gym and keeping fit. Well done, Lisa!
No matter what stage you’re at in your smoking journey, it’s never too late to stop smoking…..and you’re up to four times more likely to quit successfully with support.
Did you know that you’re up to 4 times more likely to quit successfully with expert help and advice?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it hard to quit smoking?
With a little bit of support and guidance from Quit Right Waltham Forest, you can quit smoking for good. Every journey is different, but speaking to our advisors can help you with a 12-week plan.
Why should I quit?
There are so many reasons. When you quit, you’ll feel better and cut your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. It’s worth it, even if you’ve smoked for a long time.
What are the risks of smoking?
There are a lot of them. Smoking is life-threatening because it makes you much more likely to get many diseases, like heart disease and cancers of the lungs.
Can I smoke during pregnancy?
If you’re pregnant, smoking makes miscarriage or low birth weight more likely. It’s also linked to a bigger chance of sudden infant death syndrome after you have a baby.
What’s the first step to quitting?
You should set a quit date – the day when you will quit smoking and start to break free of your tobacco addiction. Speak to our advisors who can help guide you.
What if my friends and family smoke?
Tell them that you are quitting, and ask them to help you. Specifically, ask them not to smoke or leave cigarettes around you. They might even join you!
When you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help.
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