The Bangladeshi Stop Tobacco Project helps people in Tower Hamlets stop using tobacco. Our message is 'Stop smoking! Stop chewing! Start living!'.
If you smoke tobacco via cigarettes or shisha you are at increased risk of many health problems such as cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease. Chewing paan/betel nuts can cause oral cancer and have a significant impact on your health.
How we can help you stop
Our trained staff provide free and confidential advice and support to help you stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
Telephone advice
Bengali-speaking male and female advisors are available, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm to provide advice, help and support. We can be contacted on:
We can come to you
Advisors from the Bangladeshi Stop Tobacco Project can arrange to meet you at a location of your choice such as your GP surgery, local community centre or at your home. Please call us to find out more.
Go smoke free
Over 2,500 people each year stop smoking with the help of an NHS adviser in Tower Hamlets.
