Tower Hamlets' Quit Right smoking cessation service has achieved a success rate of 56%, exceeding the national average and helping over 1,800 residents to quit smoking. The service's success rate of 56% is higher than the England average of 53.6%. This was highlighted by Councillor Sabina Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Health, Caring and Inclusive Communities, during a Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026.

The Quit Right Tower Hamlets service supported 1,827 successful quits, with a particular focus on priority groups. The service reported strong outcomes among BAME residents, manual workers, and individuals with mental health conditions.

Specifically, the service reported:

  • 1,129 quits in BAME residents
  • 1,224 quits among manual workers
  • 495 quits among people with mental health conditions

A line graph showing performance metrics over time
Performance data graph

Further details on the service's performance can be found in the Public reports pack for the Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting.

The meeting agenda frontsheet is also available here.