Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on every one of England’s 5 million adult smokers to join the 2.5 million happier, healthier ex-smokers with more money in their pockets who have made Stoptober their time to quit in the past 13 years.
Smoking remains one of Lambeth’s most pressing public health challenges. With 10.8% of adults still smoking1, rates here are above the national average and disproportionately affect communities on lower incomes and people with long-term mental health conditions. Tobacco use is also the leading behavioural cause of death, accounting for 23.3% of deaths in the borough in 20192.
Ruth Hutt, Lambeth’s Director of Public Health, said: “Going ‘cold turkey’ is still the most common way that people try to get smoke-free, but many people find getting support on their quit smoking journey increases the chances of success. This Stoptober, we’re encouraging more residents to use the support that’s available locally. Our local stop-smoking services have been shown to triple your chances of quitting successfully. They can offer tailored support that does make a real difference”.
Find stop smoking help in Lambeth
Lambeth’s Specialist Stop Smoking Service
Free one-to-one support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or vaping kit from Lambeth Specialist Stop Smoking Service, delivered by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, for everyone living or working in Lambeth. Call: 0800 856 3409 or 020 3049 5791/email: gst-tr.stopsmokinglambeth@nhs.net.
Community pharmacy service
Smokers looking to quit can access the stop smoking service in community pharmacies.
LGBTQ+ Creative Health – Exploring alternatives to smoking through art and connection
A series of 6 drop-in sessions open to all LGBTQ+ people living or working in Lambeth who would like to learn more about smoking alternatives and support through and a fun and unique programme. Fill in a simple form to sign up.
Self-help resources
- Health benefits of quitting smoking
- Visit Stop Smoking London or phone the free helpline 0300 123 0144
- More about specialist stop smoking services in Lambeth
- Download the Smokefree app
A local priority
Supporting people to stop smoking is a priority within the Lambeth Together’s partnership for health and care, because we want to help people stay well and prevent them from developing long-term health conditions and diseases. More about our Staying Healthy Programme.
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