Smoking is one of the most significant contributing factors to premature death, all cancer, heart disease and lung disease. Around 1 in 5 deaths are caused by smoking-related illness and nationally the death toll is 84000 deaths per year. 1 in every 5 people in Lewisham smoke.
Stop smoking services can hugely increase your chances of having a successful quit attempt and staying stopped for good. The NHS provides pharmacy and local specialist stop smoking services. You can make an appointment to see the Smoking Cessation Practitioner at the surgery — please ask at reception.
