Free Support

We offer free stop smoking support including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), vapes, weekly check-ins, and text reminders.

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

What Gloji Offers?

  • Supporting 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)

Quit Smoking Benefits

Myth Busting – Know the Facts

Here are some common myths about smoking and vaping, along with the facts based on current evidence from the 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.

  • TRUE. Evidence shows nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, combined with behavioural support, improve quit success compared to behavioural support alone.

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

  • FALSE. Even light smoking increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and low birth weight.

  • TRUE. A significant number of young people currently vape. Stop Smoking services are encouraged to support them in quitting or cutting down.

Feedback From Our Valued Community

We listened to over 150 voices in City & Hackney. People told us they want support that is non-judgmental, culturally relevant, and available when they’re ready. Top motivations include health, family, and financial savings. Barriers include stress, addiction, and lack of support.

Ready to Quit?

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.