Stop Smoking

Stopping smoking is the single biggest thing you can do to improve your health.

Stopping smoking will reduce your risk of developing serious illnesses, such as heart disease, breathing conditions and cancer, so you can live a longer healthier life.

Your recipe for success to quitting smoking this Stoptober

Find your recipe to quitting smoking this Stoptober with a free vape starter kit and gaining up to £50 reward with BetterPoints and Quit Well Newham.

There will be a range of outreach events and drop-in sessions across the borough to help you begin your quit journey.

You can also share your recipe for quitting smoking this Stoptober.

Find more information here

Read Shahjahan's story

A picture of Shahjahan — Shahjahan holding a carbon monoxide monitor

Shahjahan was referred to Quit Well Newham by staff from Newham University Hospital due to concerns about his health. The hospital encouraged him to take the first step to quit smoking.

Prior to joining Quit Well Newham he was smoking 6 cigarettes a day. Since receiving support from Shajue (Quit Well Newham Advisor) he has been successful with his quit attempt. He has been smokefree for 4 months and counting! His main reason to quit was to improve his health.

"My clothes no longer smell of cigarettes, I can taste food better, I noticed after I stopped smoking my smell and taste improved. I also stopped buying cigarettes which helped me stay away from using them."

Shahajahan benefitted from the support he received from Quit Well Newham, adding:

"It's an excellent service, it was easy to access, receiving free stop smoking medications was really helpful. If I had any concerns, Shajue was readily available for appointments. She is very approachable and a trustworthy person. The way she communicates, her advice and follow up calls supported me on my journey to quit."