Help to stop smoking

Our Stop Smoking Service can help you quit smoking if you live or work in Richmond.

Quit smoking today

If you live or work in Richmond, and aged 15 or over, we’re here to help you quit smoking for good. Our service is free and offers advice, support, and access to stop smoking medications.

Do you smoke and want to quit? Have you tried multiple times to stop but never managed to? Do you normally go it alone?

If you’re finding yourself in a repeated stop-start smoking cycle, then tailored advice from a Stop Smoking Advisor and stop smoking aids such as a vape, could see you successfully quit smoking for good. 

Why choose us

You’re four times more likely to quit smoking for good if you use a local stop smoking service. Our team of professionals can provide regular support and information to guide you through your journey to a smoke-free life.

Speak to us

Complete our contact form and one of our advisors will be in touch to help you.

Contact the stop smoking service

Our services

We offer a range of services to Richmond residents, including:

• Tailored one-to-one support, either in-person or over the phone, from an experienced and friendly Stop Smoking Advisor
• Tips on managing withdrawal symptoms and coping with smoking triggers
• Regular carbon monoxide checks
• Accurate information on what to expect when trying to quit and how to deal with difficult situations
• Access to stop smoking medications and guidance on their use – such as Zyban
• Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) including patches, lozenges, oral spray, nasal spray
• Swap to stop - Access to a free vape kit and vape supplies for up to 12 weeks through the Swap to Stop Scheme - for adults aged 18 and over only

Swap to Stop Scheme

Our Stop Smoking Service is pleased to be part of the new national Swap to Stop scheme.

The scheme combines personalised behavioural advice with a free vape kit and supplies for up to 12 weeks.

Evidence to date shows that e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than cigarettes and can be effective for helping people quit smoking.

Local drop-in clinics

Pop into our regular clinic at Twickenham Civic Centre to speak to a Stop Smoking Advisor directly. It runs every Monday from 10am to 3pm.

Twickenham Civic Centre
Ground Floor
Interview Room 3
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ

Contact us

If you are ready to make a quit attempt, or are not quite sure and just want more information, get in touch with us today.

• Freephone 24 hours: 0800 011 4558 
• Email: StopSmokingteam@richmond.gov.uk

Additional support

There are a number of other services that can help you to stop smoking.

Stop Smoking London helpline

A telephone helpline available for Richmond residents. Call 0300 123 1044 to speak with specialist advisors who can guide you through the range of stop smoking support available.

The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

NHS Smokefree

Offers expert advice on how to quit for good as well as regular motivational phone calls from a specialist stop smoking advisor. Call 0300 123 1044 for support.

The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Stop Smoking London and One You

This service provides further support to help stop smoking. Check out the Stop Smoking London website for more information.