Vapes are hand-held devices that heat nicotine liquids to create a flavoured vapour which you can inhale. They are widely used as a stop smoking aid and have helped many people move away from cigarettes.

While vaping is less harmful than smoking tobacco, it is not risk free. It can affect your breathing, raise your heart rate and blood pressure, and may increase feelings of stress and anxiety. For this reason, people who have never smoked are advised not to start vaping.

Although vapes can be an effective tool for quitting smoking, some people continue vaping for longer than they had planned. Others may find that their vaping has gradually increased over time and has become a habit they would like to reduce or stop.

If you would like some support to cut down or stop vaping, our service can help. Our free support includes:

• Developing a personalised quit plan based on your needs and lifestyle.
• Offering regular support through telephone consultations.
• Providing behavioural strategies and coping techniques.
• Offering advice on nicotine replacement therapy to help manage cravings.
• Supporting you to manage withdrawal symptoms.

You will receive friendly, non-judgemental support from a trained advisor who will help you understand your vaping habits, reduce your use safely, and work towards becoming vape-free.

If you would like to know more about the support we can offer you, or a family member or friend who is thinking about stopping vaping, please call us on 0800 0820 388 or email quit@smokefreelewisham.co.uk to find out more or to book an appointment.