How does it work?

When you come to our clinic, the advisor can order your vape which will be delivered to you within 3 days. There are two types of vapes available and you can choose which scheme you go on.

The initial vape kit comes with a detailed instructional leaflet, replacement coils (for 8 weeks), or pods (for 12 weeks), and 6 x bottles of liquids (which should see an average user through 4 weeks). Further bottles are delivered every 4 weeks until the end of the scheme.

Your advisor will keep in contact with you during this time and provide support and guidance on how to quit successfully with the vape.

Which vape will I get?

We provide either the Innokin t-18x or the Innokin Arc Fire Pod Kit from Vape Dinner Lady. They are refillable devices that are easy to use, strong, reliable, and have long-lasting batteries. 

You can select the vape liquid with your advisor, so you get the right strength and flavour.

Can I use other treatments with the vape?

Yes, we can also provide nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches and gum, alongside the vape to increase your chances of quitting successfully (see https://www.smokefreelewisham.co.uk/tips-and-advice/available-treatments/) but we are not currently providing prescription medications (Champix/Zyban) with the vape.

Aren’t vapes dangerous?

Vaping is 95% safer than smoking so it is better to vape than to smoke¹. As they are not 100% safe, it is not recommended that people vape who are not smokers. Once you have stopped smoking, you can then decide if you want to phase out vaping as well, which your advisor can support you with.

Popcorn Lung has been cited as a risk of vaping, but there is no evidence to suggest that the two are linked. Cancer Research UK discusses this here – https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/does-vaping-cause-popcorn-lung.