• Unfiltered Podcast: Smokeless doesn't mean harmless.
    Jul 17 2026

    In this episode of The Unfiltered Podcast – Listen to Charlotte Brien, Nurse Manager at Be Smokefree Manchester, discusses shisha, paan, chewing tobacco and snus, the health risks they carry, and the support available to help people quit.

    Be Smoke Free Manchester offers free support to help people quit tobacco for good. For other areas outside Manchester, visit the NHS website to find your local stop smoking service.

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    20 mins
  • Unfiltered Podcast: An Imam's message on the dangers of smokeless tobacco.
    Jul 3 2026

    In this episode of The Unfiltered Podcast, hear Manchester Imam Al-Mohsin discuss the hidden harms of paan, zarda and other forms of smokeless tobacco. A friendly conversation about health, faith, family and how people can support loved ones to quit for good. Be Smoke Free Manchester can help people quit tobacco for good. For other areas outside Manchester, visit the NHS website to find your local stop smoking service.

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    19 mins
  • Unfiltered Podcast: How a Manchester daughter helped her dad quit smoking after 40 years.
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode of The Unfiltered Podcast, hear how a Manchester daughter helped her dad quit smoking after 40 years. Through honest conversation, patience and support, she shares how her family approached quitting without pressure.

    This real-life story explores the impact of long-term smoking, the role of family support, and how free local services like Be Smoke Free Manchester can help people stop smoking for good. Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or supporting a loved one, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement. For other areas outside Manchester, visit the NHS website to find your local stop smoking service.

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    20 mins
  • Unfiltered Podcast: Shisha, Paan and Health: What you need to know, with Dr Farah Farzana
    Jun 3 2026
    Listen to GP Farah Farzana talk about tobacco use in Manchester, the risks of shisha and paan and support to help people quit.

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    20 mins