Be Smoke Free Manchester

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

📍 We were at the 13th Health and Justice UK Summit!

Our Change Grow Live Manchester team and we were at The Midland in Manchester for this year's two-day summit, exploring the important connections between health and the criminal justice system.

Under the theme 'Interconnecting Health and Justice', the summit brings together professionals, researchers and organisations to share knowledge, explore solutions and discuss how we can tackle health inequalities, improve access to support and create better outcomes for individuals and communities.

💜 It's a great opportunity to connect with others, share information about our services and be part of important conversations around health, recovery and rehabilitation.

If you're attending, come and say hello to our teams!

12/10/2026

🚭 When You Quit, Your Family Wins 🚭

Every cigarette you don't smoke is a step towards a healthier future for you and the people who matter most.

Quitting smoking doesn't just benefit your health. It can also:

✅ Reduce your risk of serious health conditions
✅ Protect your loved ones from second-hand smoke
✅ Improve your fitness and energy levels
✅ Save money for the things that matter most
✅ Create a healthier home for your family

This STOPtober, make a positive change for yourself and your loved ones. With the right support, you're up to three times more likely to quit successfully.

💙 Manchester Be Smoke Free offers free, expert support to help you quit smoking, including:

• Personalised quit plans
• One-to-one support from trained advisors
• Access to stop smoking medications and ni****ne replacement products (subject to eligibility)
• Advice on using vapes as a quit aid
• Ongoing support throughout your quit journey

📞 Call: 0330 010 9855
🌐 Find out more: https://www.besmokefree.com

This STOPtober, let's quit smoking together and give your family something to celebrate.

10/10/2026

🌍 World Mental Health Day | 10 October 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you. A small conversation, a walk outside, a few minutes of mindfulness, or simply reaching out to someone can make a big difference. Remember, it's okay not to be okay, and it's okay to ask for help.

💚 Believe in people. Be kind. Reach out. Listen.

If you or someone you know needs support:

☎️ NHS 111 Mental Health (Option 2) - Available 24/7 for urgent mental health support.
📞 Samaritans - 116 123 (Free, confidential support 24/7)
📱 Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support 24/7.
💙 Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393 for mental health information and advice.
🧡 PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209697 for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts or anyone concerned about a young person.
💚 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - 0800 58 58 58 for anyone who needs support, particularly men.
📞 SANEline - 0300 304 7000 for emotional support and mental health information.

You don't have to face things alone. Support is available, and help is always within reach. 💚

08/10/2026

🚭 STOPtober with Manchester Be Smoke Free 🚭

Make a promise to yourself this STOPtober. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and telling friends and family about your quit attempt can help keep you motivated and accountable.

✅ Tell people you're quitting
✅ Get rid of to***co products to reduce temptation
✅ Connect with others for encouragement and support

You don't have to do it alone. Manchester Be Smoke Free offers free, friendly support to help you quit for good, including:

• One-to-one support from trained advisors
• Free ni****ne replacement therapy (subject to eligibility)
• Advice on vapes as a quit aid
• Ongoing encouragement and quit planning
• Support tailored to your needs

📞 Call: 0330 010 9855
🌐 Visit: www.besmokefree.com
📱 Self-refer online or speak to your GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional.

This STOPtober, let's quit smoking together. 💙

07/10/2026

A brilliant day at our North City Hive Open Day 💙

It was a great opportunity to welcome partners, councillors, colleagues and members of the community into the Hive, share more about the support available here and showcase the work already taking place from our north Manchester base.

We were honoured to be joined by the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Shaukat Ali, who spent time hearing from our team, partners and people with lived experience.

Throughout the morning, guests heard from Laura Taggart, Ruth Young, ACORN, Emerging Futures, our Lived Experience Mentor Rob, and Mums in Recovery, before taking a tour of the Hive and seeing the space for themselves.

Alongside the presentations, teams headed out into the local area for our Team Up & Clean Up litter-picking competition 🌱 before returning for the awards, certificates and trophy presentation 🏆

We finished the day with lunch, plenty of conversation and some brilliant North City Hive decorations 🎈

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the day and continues to support the work happening at North City Hive.

06/10/2026

Last month, Be Smoke Free Manchester was proud to join colleagues from across CGL Manchester in a fantastic community clean-up event in Harpurhey! 🍃♻️

The day was filled with teamwork, community spirit, and even a little friendly competition as services came together to help make the local area cleaner and greener. In just one hour, an incredible 44 bags of rubbish were collected, with the winning team gathering an impressive 20 bags!

We were also delighted to have our lovely Mel representing Be Smoke Free Manchester with our stall, speaking to local residents and promoting the benefits of living smoke free.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved. Events like these show the positive impact we can make when we work together to support our communities and create healthier environments for everyone.

02/10/2026

🌍🕊️ International Day of Non-Violence 🕊️🌍

Today, we come together to celebrate the International Day of Non-Violence, a reminder that kindness, respect, understanding and compassion have the power to change lives and strengthen communities.

At CGL Manchester, My Recovery Tameside, Eclypse Young People's Service Manchester, Branching Out Young People's Service Tameside, Be Smoke Free Manchester, and CGL Smoking Service Tameside, we stand united in promoting safer, healthier and more inclusive communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

💜 Every act of kindness matters.
💙 Every conversation can make a difference.
💚 Every person deserves to feel heard, valued and supported.

Today, let's celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger and commit to choosing understanding over judgment, compassion over conflict, and hope over harm.
Together, we can create positive change and build a future where everyone feels they belong. 🤝

✨ Share a story of kindness, support or community spirit in the comments and help inspire others.

21/09/2026

This Stoptober, we’re bringing Stop Fest to three locations across Manchester 💜

Drop in for smoking support, health and wellbeing information, community support and free health checks at selected events.

📍 6 October – North City Hive, Harpurhey
12pm–4pm

📍 12 October – Gorton Hub
10am–2pm

📍 23 October – Withington Library
12pm–4pm

You’ll also be able to meet local services, ask questions, get support on the day and, where needed, stay connected with ongoing support afterwards.

🍴 Plus free food and drinks at all three events.

No booking needed – just pop in.

Swipe for full details 👉

20/09/2026

Cravings can feel really tough during the first 4 weeks of your quit, but talking to someone about your challenges, even briefly, can help you stay on track.

If you're struggling, chat to a friend or understanding colleague about your challenges and remember that professional quit smoking support is available in Manchester with Be Smoke Free. We offer free, non-judgemental advice to anyone living in Manchester or registered with a Manchester GP.

Take our quick stop smoking quiz to get personalised support today - https://bit.ly/StopSmokingQuiz or call Be Smoke Free on 0161 823 4157.