Smoking still shortens lives - but quitting can undo much of that harm. Through our Smoking Survivors work, we continue to highlight the real, long term benefits of stopping smoking - with more effective, flexible support now available to help people quit at www.freshquit.co.uk

Health and social care staff across the North East and North Cumbria can now access free digital stop smoking support. This includes 24/7 advisor support, plus free NRT and vape kits. Find out more and refer today: smokefreeapp.com/referral-nhs/ @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social

1/2 Celebrating success 🎉 Our Stop Smoking Community of Interest brings partners together to share learning and strengthen support for people who want to quit. A huge well done to Pat from Sunderland, recipient of our Quitter of the Quarter award.

The Tobacco and Vapes Act will help create a smokefree future free of lethal tobacco for millions more children in the future. Read this excellent myth buster from Cancer Research UK which answers many of the questions about how it will work in practice @crukpolicy.bsky.social 🔽 shorturl.at/i1jVB

Busting the myths around the Tobacco and Vapes Act - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

We’re answering the biggest questions around the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which is set to create the UK's first ever smokefree generation.

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Tobacco companies have a long track record of fuelling concerns about the illicit tobacco trade to further their lobbying efforts, undermine public health policies and maximise their profits. For more information see ASH’s webpage 🔽 shorturl.at/vYGyq

Illicit tobacco: facts, trends and industry tactics - ASH

Illicit/illegal tobacco refers to any tobacco products sold illegally in the UK, including smuggled genuine products, duty-free cigarettes sold on the black market, and counterfeit or fake tobacco. Il...

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1/2 Cath from Northumberland quit smoking the day she was hospitalised with breathing problems and diagnosed with early stage COPD. With support from respiratory nurses and the Northumbria Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service - including NRT and a vape…

1/2 From 2027, the Tobacco and Vapes Act will start to raise the age of sale for tobacco year‑on‑year -protecting future generations from a product that is uniquely lethal. Sue explains why she has supported this www.fresh-balance.co.uk/news/sues-fight-protecting-future-generations-from-smoking/

1/2 May is Stroke Awareness Month. Smoking is one of the biggest preventable risk factors for stroke - even one cigarette a day increases risk. Tobacco damages blood vessels, raises blood pressure and makes blood clots more likely.

Health and social care staff across the North East and North Cumbria can now access free digital stop smoking support. This includes 24/7 advisor support, plus free NRT and vape kits. Find out more and refer today: smokefreeapp.com/referral-nhs/ @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social

Huge well done to Sue for sharing her story in the Chronicle. Lived experience like this cuts through - and shows why stopping smoking matters, and how support can make a real difference.

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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent and become law

It’s a myth that smoking helps with stress – the reality is that it increases anxiety. Quitting breaks that cycle. We are highlighting how there are more ways to quit in the NE than ever before – from free local stop smoking services to the Smoke Free digital tool. @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social

The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is now law.🎉 Today’s Royal Assent reflects the hard work of Directors of Public Health & partners in ending smoking harm. 👀 Read more of our member's reflections on our website ➡️ bit.ly/TobaccoAndVa... @felly500.bsky.social @wisemanalice.bsky.social

🎉The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law 🎊 We are delighted that the Tobacco and Vapes Act has received royal assent, creating a future free from the harms of tobacco for generations to come. This is truly a historic moment for public health.

1/2 Up to 4m UK young people could be spared a lifetime of lethal tobacco with raising the age of sale in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Another 2m adults could join the Smokefree Generation with support to quit.

1/2 In 2025, UCL data shows around 169,000 people made a quit attempt in the North East – and around 48,000 were still not smoking at the time they were surveyed.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will help create a smokefree future free of lethal tobacco for millions more children in the future. Read this excellent myth buster from Cancer Research UK which answers many of the questions about how it will work in practice @crukpolicy.bsky.social 🔽

Busting the myths around the Tobacco and Vapes Bill - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

We’re answering the biggest questions around the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is now set to create the UK's first ever smokefree generation.

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1/2 It’s never too late to quit smoking. Ian, 67, smoked for more than 50 years before stopping completely. A simple text from his GP about Northumberland’s Stop Smoking Service was the trigger that helped him quit smoking for good.

Illicit tobacco is a key priority for Fresh. Illegal products undermine price, increase access for children, & keep smokers dependent. With over 20 years’ experience, we work with enforcement partners to address both supply & demand. Raising price and reducing illegal tobacco - Fresh Balance

1/2 Smoking continues to shorten lives - but quitting can reverse much of that harm. Our #SmokingSurvivors campaign highlights the proven benefits of stopping, from better health and reduced anxiety to financial relief and more time to enjoy life with family.

New insight from @ashorguk.bsky.social: 69% of young people who smoke regret ever starting. Most people who smoke start before 18 - and many wish they hadn’t. Listen to these young smokers in the North East about their experiences. shorturl.at/rtQEC

Our Director Ailsa Rutter OBE was on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell Show this morning discussing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – aimed at creating a smokefree future for the next generation. Listen back on BBC Sounds 🔽 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Nicky Campbell - Is the smoking ban right? And your questions for MPs - BBC Sounds

Is the smoking ban right? And your questions for MPs.

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Health and social care staff across the North East and North Cumbria now have access to FREE digital stop smoking support. This includes 24/7 access to an advisor, free NRT and vape kits. Take the first step today - smokefreeapp.com/referral-nhs/ @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social

Every cigarette takes around 20 minutes off life - but quitting can give that time back. Our #SmokingSurvivors campaign shows the benefits of stopping smoking - and that there are now more effective ways to quit than ever before. Find out more at 🔽 freshquit.co.uk

It’s never too late to quit smoking. After more than 50 years, Malcolm from Hartlepool quit with support from his local stop smoking service – and is now healthier, more active and planning his first trip abroad. More effective support than ever is available at freshquit.co.uk. #SmokefreeFuture

Health and social care staff across the North East and North Cumbria now have access to FREE digital stop smoking support. This includes 24/7 access to an advisor, free NRT and vape kits. Take the first step today - smokefreeapp.com/referral-nhs/ @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social

Illicit tobacco remains a key focus for Fresh. All tobacco kills but illicit helps children get hooked and smokers trapped in addiction. With 2 decades of experience, our work addresses both the supply and demand for illicit, supporting enforcement partners. www.fresh-balance.co.uk/fresh/what-w...

1/2 Smoking continues to shorten lives - but quitting can reverse much of that harm. Our #SmokingSurvivors campaign focuses on the proven benefits of stopping: improved health, reduced anxiety, financial relief, and more time to enjoy life.

Must read from @ashorguk.bsky.social. Declining tobacco sales are being driven primarily by reduced smoking, not a surge in the illicit trade. This clear blog from John Waldron at ASH explains what the evidence shows - and why it matters. ash.org.uk/media-centre...

Why are UK tobacco sales falling? - ASH

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

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Celebrating success 🎉 Our Stop Smoking Community of Interest (COI) brings partners together to share learning and support more people to quit. A huge well done to Gemma King, Gateshead Council, for receiving a special recognition award for driving progress towards a #SmokeFreeFuture.

An excellent interview with @sharoncox.bsky.social of @ucl-targ.bsky.social where she explores what is addiction and how to understand the harms from this and why language also matters 🔽 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway - Series 3 - Our 'ADDICTION' episode. Help and guidance on how to address addiction behaviours - BBC Sounds

Dr Sharon Cox, from Behavioural Research UK explores how addiction impacts our wellness.

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