Lets quit smoking together

This Stoptober, join thousands of people across the UK committing to quit smoking.

Stoptober is a national campaign encouraging people to quit smoking for 28 days in October. Research shows that if you make it to 28 days smoke-free, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

In Hackney and the City of London, smoking rates are significantly higher among people living with severe mental illness and people from Black, African and Caribbean communities. This year’s campaign puts these communities at the centre, with support that’s culturally relevant, non-judgmental and connected to mental health care.

Everyone has their own reason to quit. What’s yours?

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How Gloji can support residents of City & Hackney to start their quit journey

  • Culturally sensitive and community-informed resources

  • FREE 12-week face-to-face / remote appointments with a specialist stop smoking advisor

  • Motivation and tools to help you succeed

  • Weekly supply of FREE NRT, Vapes and Prescribed Medication (Varenicline, Cytisine)

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Quit Smoking Benefits

Myth Busting – Know the Facts

There’s so much said about smoking and mental wellbeing- here we bust the myths, using offical guidance from NCSCT.

  • FALSE. Current evidence indicates that nicotine vapes are substantially less harmful than using tobacco, although they are unlikely to be risk-free. Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins, significantly reducing health risks compared to smoking tobacco. Be cautious of illicit vapes which may contain unregulated ingredients.

  • False. People living with SMI can quit successfully with the right tailored support, success rates are comparable to the general population. You are not “too unwell” to quit.

  • FALSE. Evidence shows quitting smoking is associated with improvements in anxiety, depression and overall mental health compared with continuing to smoke.

  • FALSE. The calm feeling from smoking is just a relief from withdrawal. It doesn’t help with stress. Quitting can help bring better sleep, more energy and healthier ways to manage feelings over time.

  • TRUE. But change is possible. The higher smoking prevalence reflects systemic barriers, not a lack of willingness or ability to quit.

Real people. Real results

We listened to over 150 voices in City & Hackney including those living with severe mental illness or from the BAC communities. We gathered that support works best when it understands every part of a person. Many shared how smoking is tied to copying with stress and feelings, and that quitting is as much about emotional wellbeing as physical health. Real stories below show that with the right help, change is possible.

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Join the Stoptober challenge and take the first step toward a smoke-free life. Whether you're quitting for your health, your family, or your future—we're here to help.