Ealing residents struggling with smoking addiction can receive support from the Ealing Smokefree Service.
Our trained team of Tobacco Dependence Specialists help residents to quit or change their smoking habits using a variety of behavioural change techniques and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Why not take your first step today and refer yourself to the Smokefree Service here.
We offer:
- An 8-week personalised programme to support people to achieve their smokefree goals.
- One-to-one behavioural support.
- Free provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT),
- Vape-friendly support (we support patients using vapes as a tool to help stop smoking).
NRT works by providing a controlled amount of nicotine without the harmful toxins found in cigarettes.
By delivering nicotine in a more controlled manner, it helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability, cravings and mood swings, making it easier for you to stop smoking.
Many people try to quit smoking using willpower alone, but with the right help, there are easier ways to become smokefree.
Evidence shows that you are four times more likely to stop smoking successfully with the aid of stop smoking medication.
You are four times as likely to quit smoking with support. We offer a range of options to help you quit:
You can self-refer to the Ealing Smokefree Service or a healthcare professional can help support you.
To self refer, complete this online referral form.
If you don’t want to access the behavioural support, you can visit one of our nominated pharmacies for advice or to collect your NRT prescription.
Here are the pharmacies we work with locally:
Greenford:
- Parade Pharmacy, pharmacy.fdr42@nhs.net, 020 8575 8041
Southall,
- Southall Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, shahpharmacy@nhs.net, 020 8574 2700
Sudbury hill,
- Curapharm Chemist, curapharmchemist@gmail.com, 020 8422 1250
Ealing,
- Lewis Pharmacy, Lewispharmacy@nhs.net, 020 8997 5713
- Mattock Lane Pharmacy, mattocklanepharmacy@nhs.net, 020 8567 9153,
- Northfield Pharmacy, northfieldpharmacy@nhs.net, 07581886993, 020 8567 0982
- Terry's Pharmacy, terrys.pharmacy@nhs.net, 020 8997 2954
Acton,
- Walkers Pharmacy, walkerspharmacy@nhs.net, 020 8992 4522
The Ealing Universal Smokefree Service also delivers comprehensive bespoke training to suit particular groups.
- Level 1: This training will provide you with basic skills and knowledge to offer smokers brief advice on stopping smoking and then signpost to local stop smoking service.
- Level 2 for mental health: Smoking and mental health, how to deliver Very Brief Advice (VBA), Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), vapes, smoking and drug interaction, how to make referrals to stop smoking services.
Acton
Address: Acton Health Centre, 35-61 Church Road, Acton, W3 8QE.
Opening hours: Wednesday 1-4p.m.
Greenford
Address: The Green, 3 Wadham Gardens, Greenford, UB6 0BP
Opening hours: Thursday 9am-5pm
Perivale
Address: Perivale Community Hive Library, Horsenden Lane South
Opening hours: Tuesday 10am-2pm.
Southall
Address: Featherstone Road Health Centre, Hartington Road. Southall. Middlesex. UB2 5BQ.
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Friday
Our team has been actively engaging with schools across Ealing, delivering informative assemblies about the risks of vaping. While many young people believe vaping is a safe alternative to smoking, we aim to raise awareness of the potential harms, including nicotine addiction and lung damage.
Through interactive discussions, we helped students understand the impact of vaping on their health and provided them with the necessary details to make informed decisions. Our sessions were impactful and gave a helpful insight into the damage they could be doing to themselves if they chose to pick up the habit. We remain committed to supporting young people in leading healthier, smoke-free lives.
- Level one online training - Monday 4 March, 12pm to 1pm
Join us online through Microsoft Teams here.
- No Smoking Day - Wednesday 12 March
The team will be out and about at the Tesco Perivale and the Greenford Bus Garage to help people stop smoking.
- Level two smokefree and vaping training - Wednesday 26 March
This session will provide more in-depth knowledge and details on smoking cessation techniques, nicotine replacement therapies, and effective ways to support individuals in their quit journey. This training is open to healthcare professionals, community workers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of smoking and vaping.
"I stopped smoking after a recent heart attack, and it was getting expensive. Since stopping, I've saved £400."