Ealing Smokefree Service offers free eight‑week quit support to 45,600 smokers
The borough’s dedicated programme provides behavioural help, medication and phone appointments, aiming to lower a smoking prevalence that tops the London average.
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The Ealing Smokefree Service announced that it will continue to deliver fully funded quit‑smoking support for up to eight weeks to any resident who registers. The service aims to reduce the borough’s high smoking prevalence by offering behavioural counselling, stop‑smoking medication and flexible appointment options.
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According to MyLondon, about 45,600 people in Ealing currently smoke, placing the borough’s prevalence between 15.9% and 22%. That figure is well above the London average of 11.7% and the national rate of 12.7%. The disparity means more residents face health risks and higher household costs linked to tobacco use.
What the service provides
Ealing Council’s Smokefree Service offers one‑to‑one guidance from a specialist Stop Smoking Advisor, free stop‑smoking aids and medication, and a schedule that can include evenings and weekends. The programme also works with 19 local pharmacies to ensure supplies are readily available across the borough.
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Now, I’m smoke‑free, feel healthier, and am very proud of what I’ve achieved.
Mohamed, former smoker
How to access the service
Residents can self‑refer via the West London NHS website or call the dedicated line for telephone appointments. Clinics are located at several sites, including Northolt Leisure Centre, where a Stoptober event on 1 October will allow new participants to meet advisors and collect free aids. The service does not guarantee a quit, but it maximises the chance of success through professional support.
The next formal step is the borough’s quarterly review of smoking‑related health outcomes, scheduled for early 2027. The review will consider uptake of the Smokefree Service and any changes in prevalence rates, informing future public‑health funding decisions.
Questions this report answers
+How many people in Ealing currently smoke?
MyLondon reports that roughly 45,600 residents smoke, giving the borough a prevalence between 15.9% and 22%. This figure is higher than both the London average of 11.7% and the national rate of 12.7%.
+What does the Ealing Smokefree Service offer?
The service provides up to eight weeks of fully funded support, including one‑to‑one counselling, free stop‑smoking medication, and flexible phone or clinic appointments. It also works with 19 local pharmacies to supply aids.
+How much could a smoker save by quitting?
ASH estimates the average UK smoker spends about £2,964 each year on tobacco. Quitting could therefore free up several thousand pounds annually for other household needs or personal goals.
+How can residents sign up for the service?
People can self‑refer on the westlondon.nhs.uk portal or call the service line for telephone appointments. An in‑person Stoptober event on 1 October at Northolt Leisure Centre will also allow new registrations.
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