Where To Get Help
There are very few people who have successfully quit smoking, who can say that they did it on their own. Getting help to quit is the best way to help ensure success, and there’s no shame in asking for help. We offer a variety of ways to help you, and in several neighbourhoods, so it’s convenient for you, too. Ready…Steady…Quit!
City & Hackney Stop Smoking Services
Area - London Borough of Hackney. Also covers the City
(E5, E8, N1, N4, N16, EC4, EC3, EC2)
Referral Method - Self referral via
- 0800 169 1943 helpline
- Via GP Practice nurses
- Via community pharmacists
- Via specialist services
Helpline Times - 9am - 5pm
Session Times - Times vary - contact for details.
Service
If you would like support to stop smoking, you can access local pharmacists,
GP practice nurses and health advocates who are all trained advisors.
For more intensive support, group sessions are also available.
Freephone 0800 169 1943 for more details.
Pregnancy Services
Based at the Homerton Hospital, a specialist midwife advisor supports pregnant
mothers who wish to quit smoking.
Phone Carolyn Bovelle, Specialist Midwife, on 020 8510 7732.
You can also contact the Department of Health Pregnancy Helpline on 0800 002 200
Ethnic Services
Turkish / Kurdish Project - based at Halkevi Community Centre, Stoke Newington
Road, this culturally specific project focuses on supporting Hackney's Turkish /
Kurdish population to quit smoking. Advisors speak Turkish, Kurdish and English
Phone Halkevi on 020 7249 6980
Other services
Homerton Hospital In-patient Project - a specialist in-patient advisor provides one-to-one support for patients in hospital, as well as out-patients who wish to stop smoking.
For details, phone 020 8510 7248.
Helpline - 0800 169 1943
Email public - readysteadyquit@chpct.nhs.uk