Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. You do not have to do it alone.
There are three ways to get free support to stop smoking in Hounslow. You can choose the option that works best for you:
- get support in person
- get support online
- use an app
You may also be able to get free nicotine replacement products and vapes to help you stop smoking.
Find the right support for you
Watch our Smokefree Three video to hear from people who have stopped smoking and learn about the support they used.
You can also find out more about each option and how to get started below.
Healthy Hounslow offers one-to-one personal behavioural support (available by telephone or face-to-face) and 12 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or a free nicotine vape.
Danny from our Smokefree Three said: 'I never knew this kind of free support was available. It was really good, really helpful. I’d tried to quit numerous times, the difference with Healthy Hounslow was I had the adviser.'
'He offered me gums and lozenges. I took the patch and it really helped me. Now I’m smokefree thanks to Healthy Hounslow and I wouldn’t look back.'
Find out more and sign up today: https://healthyhounslow.co.uk/stop-smoking/
Swap to Stop helps smokers make the switch from cigarettes to vaping, a move proven to be better for your health.
Tobacco contains nicotine which gives a quick buzz. This helps you to feel more relaxed or focused. But it's not the nicotine that causes the serious harm, it's the tar and toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke.
That’s why switching to vaping which doesn’t produce smoke is a far less harmful alternative, and a powerful first step toward a smokefree life.
Terri from our Smokefree Three said: 'When I heard about Swap to Stop, I was interested. I felt like it was a way I could stop in a few steps. A free vape and e-liquids for six weeks sounded ideal. I signed up to the website and that was quick and easy.'
'I haven’t had a cigarette for six months. I carried on with the vaping for three months before I started to slowly cut down that down too. Now I’m smokefree, I feel really great.'
Find out more and sign up: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/health-wellbeing/swap-stop
The Smoke Free app helps you to conquer your cravings with tools, tips, and techniques to master self-control.
It has daily missions and support from stop smoking advisors 24/7 to guide you through the hardest moments and keep you on course when you may otherwise have faltered. It’s free, evidence-based and a lifeline in your pocket.
Shiv from our Smokefree Three said: 'My family were really supportive of me when I was trying to quit. But the problem I had was that I was the one who would stay up latest at night and I’d end up having a cigarette. When I was told about the Smoke Free app that was a lifesaver for me.'
'There’s access to a chat or you can speak to a smoking adviser 24 hours a day. And there are communities of other people who have quit so you keep each other motivated. It really helped me on what could have been a lonely journey. Now I’m smokefree and the Smoke Free app is one of the biggest reasons why.'
Find out more and get the app: https://smokefreeapp.com/
