This Stoptober take the first step towards a smoke-free life
Published: Thursday, October 8, 2026
The benefits of stopping smoking can be immediate. Quitting smoking can improve your health, increase your energy levels, reduce your risk of serious illnesses and save you money. There are events around the borough this month to help you take the first steps to quit.
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Whether you've tried before or this is your first attempt, help is available and quitting is possible.
Thousands of residents have accessed the Wandsworth Stop Smoking Service, with 57 per cent successfully quitting, a rate higher than the England average.
With access to free tailored support including professional in person and over the phone advice, nicotine replacement therapies, and vaping to quit smoking, smokers are three times more likely to cut down and quit smoking for good.
Every cigarette not smoked is a step in the right direction. Our professionals Stop Smoking Advisors can help you build on that progress.
Councillor Daniel Ghossain, Cabinet Member for Public Health said: "Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to improve your health and wellbeing. We would encourage as many people as possible to access the wonderful stop smoking services available in Wandsworth."
Get free personalised support today
- Call the 24/7 freephone: 0800 088 7550
- Email: StopSmokingteam@wandsworth.gov.uk
- Our website
The Stop Smoking Service team will be out and about across Wandsworth this month. Come and have a chat to explore your options and get support.
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Time
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Location
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Wednesday 7 October |
10am to 2pm |
Wandsworth Customer Service Centre |
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Thursday 15 October |
10am to 2pm |
Wandsworth Customer Service Centre |
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Friday 16 October |
1.30pm to 5pm |
St. George’s Hospital (Appointment only: 020 8725 4234) |
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Thursday 29 October |
10am to 3pm |
Queen Mary’s Hospital (Appointment only: 020 8725 4234) |
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Friday 30 October |
1.30pm to 5pm |
St. George’s Hospital (Appointment only: 020 8725 4234) |
Free Health Pop-up at Roehampton Library
Come along to our free Health Pop-up and speak to local professionals, including a pharmacist. No appointment needed:
- Wednesday 21 October, 10am to 4pm, Roehampton Library, 2 Danebury Avenue
The pop-up offers free stop smoking support, NHS Health Checks, Flu and COVID vaccinations, blood pressure checks, general health advice and employment support.
Whether you’re looking to improve your health, get practical advice or learn more about local health services, the team will be there to help.