Welcome to Benefit Mankind’s Smoking Cessation Support page. Quitting smoking is a challenging but rewarding journey, and you don’t have to do it alone. This page is dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and a supportive community for individuals who want to break free from the grip of smoking addiction.

Why Quit Smoking?:

Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide, contributing to various health issues such as lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. Quitting smoking can improve your health, increase your lifespan, and enhance your overall quality of life.

Our Mission:

At Benefit Mankind, our mission is to empower individuals to quit smoking and lead healthier, smoke-free lives. We believe in providing comprehensive support, evidence-based resources, and a non-judgmental environment where individuals can find the encouragement they need to quit for good.

Support Services:

Quit Smoking Resources: Access a variety of resources to help you quit smoking, including tips for managing cravings, developing coping strategies, and creating a personalised quit plan. Our resources cover various quitting methods, such as cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy, medication, and behavioural counselling.

Online Support Groups: Join our online support groups to connect with others who are also on their journey to quit smoking. Share your experiences, offer support to fellow quitters, and celebrate milestones together in a supportive and understanding community.

Individual Counselling: Receive personalized counselling from trained professionals who specialize in smoking cessation. Our counsellors can help you address underlying triggers, develop coping skills, and create a tailored quit plan to increase your chances of success.

Quitline: Our Quitline provides confidential support and guidance from experienced counsellors who can offer encouragement, answer your questions, and provide additional resources to support your quit journey.

Health and Wellness Resources: Explore resources to improve your overall health and well-being, including tips for nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mindfulness practices to support your smoke-free lifestyle.

Get Involved:

Quitting tips

You have made a great decision to give up smoking. Here are some tips to help you succeed.

Once you have picked your quit date, remember to add it to your calendar.

List your reasons to quit.

Tell people you’re quitting.

If you have tried to quit before, remember what worked.

Use stop smoking aids.

Have a plan if you are tempted to smoke.

List your smoking triggers and how to avoid them.

Keep cravings at bay by keeping busy.

Exercise away the urge.

Good luck. Throw away all your cigarettes before you start. Remember, there is never “just 1 cigarette”. You can do it!

Want to talk to someone?

Call the free National Smokefree Helpline on 0300 123 1044 (England only). Talk to a trained adviser for advice and support.

Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm

Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 4pm