HNY Centre For Excellence
@cfex.bsky.social
Committed to ending the harm caused by tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink.
Our research shows that although 90% of people in HNY know that smoking causes cancer, awareness of other smoking-related harms like pregnancy complications and dementia is low.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark piece of legislation which will phase out tobacco for the next generation.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark piece of legislation which will phase out tobacco for the next generation.
February 16, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Our research shows that although 90% of people in HNY know that smoking causes cancer, awareness of other smoking-related harms like pregnancy complications and dementia is low.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark piece of legislation which will phase out tobacco for the next generation.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark piece of legislation which will phase out tobacco for the next generation.
Residents across Yorkshire are calling for #HealthBeforeProfit after a Citizens’ Jury highlighted strong public support for action on tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food
The message is clear: people want healthier environments — & they’re ready for change
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
The message is clear: people want healthier environments — & they’re ready for change
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
Doncaster residents join Yorkshire people in calling for health before profit
Residents from across Yorkshire and the Humber are calling for stronger restrictions on harmful products and practices, urging decision-makers to prioritise public health over corporate profit, target...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Residents across Yorkshire are calling for #HealthBeforeProfit after a Citizens’ Jury highlighted strong public support for action on tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food
The message is clear: people want healthier environments — & they’re ready for change
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
The message is clear: people want healthier environments — & they’re ready for change
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
Big public health milestone 🇦🇺🇳🇿
The move to make front-of-pack Health Star nutrition labelling mandatory marks a major shift from voluntary to systemic action — giving people clearer, more consistent information to make healthier choices and driving reformulation
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The move to make front-of-pack Health Star nutrition labelling mandatory marks a major shift from voluntary to systemic action — giving people clearer, more consistent information to make healthier choices and driving reformulation
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Health star rating to become mandatory on all packaged food in Australia
Food and health ministers vote to mandate the ratings system after years of urging from peak health bodies
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Big public health milestone 🇦🇺🇳🇿
The move to make front-of-pack Health Star nutrition labelling mandatory marks a major shift from voluntary to systemic action — giving people clearer, more consistent information to make healthier choices and driving reformulation
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The move to make front-of-pack Health Star nutrition labelling mandatory marks a major shift from voluntary to systemic action — giving people clearer, more consistent information to make healthier choices and driving reformulation
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Welcome focus on prevention.
Measures to limit smoking around children and patients.
The consultation is a key opportunity to shape how this works in practice.
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Measures to limit smoking around children and patients.
The consultation is a key opportunity to shape how this works in practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Welcome focus on prevention.
Measures to limit smoking around children and patients.
The consultation is a key opportunity to shape how this works in practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Measures to limit smoking around children and patients.
The consultation is a key opportunity to shape how this works in practice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fascinating modelling showing that reducing unhealthy commodities like tobacco, alcohol and sweets can benefit both health and the economy — spending shifts, not losses, drive gains across sectors.
Modelling the economic effects of reducing the consumption of unhealthy commodities: An inter-sectoral input–output approach buff.ly/9cdRaW1 @damonm1989.bsky.social
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February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Fascinating modelling showing that reducing unhealthy commodities like tobacco, alcohol and sweets can benefit both health and the economy — spending shifts, not losses, drive gains across sectors.
Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease.
Smoking, obesity, and alcohol are the leading, modifiable risk factors that severely damage the cardiovascular system, collectively driving high rates of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
#HeartMonth
Smoking, obesity, and alcohol are the leading, modifiable risk factors that severely damage the cardiovascular system, collectively driving high rates of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
#HeartMonth
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease.
Smoking, obesity, and alcohol are the leading, modifiable risk factors that severely damage the cardiovascular system, collectively driving high rates of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
#HeartMonth
Smoking, obesity, and alcohol are the leading, modifiable risk factors that severely damage the cardiovascular system, collectively driving high rates of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
#HeartMonth
England’s poorest areas have ~70% more vape shops & bookmakers, but far fewer childcare spaces and community venues. Our high streets aren’t neutral — they shape health, opportunity and inequality.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones
Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gyms
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 AM
England’s poorest areas have ~70% more vape shops & bookmakers, but far fewer childcare spaces and community venues. Our high streets aren’t neutral — they shape health, opportunity and inequality.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK – new research shows that people with an average lifetime alcohol intake of 14 or more drinks per week increase their risk of bowel cancer and double their risk of developing rectal cancer.
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Association of alcohol intake over the lifetime with colorectal adenoma and colorectal cancer risk in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial
In the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial cohort, participants who drank 14 or more alcoholic drinks per week, compared with those who drank less than one alcoholic drink ...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK – new research shows that people with an average lifetime alcohol intake of 14 or more drinks per week increase their risk of bowel cancer and double their risk of developing rectal cancer.
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The evidence is clear: obesity increases cancer risk — yet awareness remains low
Local survey findings show only around one in three adults recognise the link
Prevention requires clear labeling & healthier food environments, including stronger protections for children from unhealthy food marketing
Local survey findings show only around one in three adults recognise the link
Prevention requires clear labeling & healthier food environments, including stronger protections for children from unhealthy food marketing
Most adults in North Yorkshire and Humber not aware of obesity-cancer link
Most adults are unaware that obesity raises the risk of cancer, according to research by the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre for Excellence.
www.gazetteherald.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The evidence is clear: obesity increases cancer risk — yet awareness remains low
Local survey findings show only around one in three adults recognise the link
Prevention requires clear labeling & healthier food environments, including stronger protections for children from unhealthy food marketing
Local survey findings show only around one in three adults recognise the link
Prevention requires clear labeling & healthier food environments, including stronger protections for children from unhealthy food marketing
"One message is particularly important: it is never too late to take steps that reduce cancer risk," said Dr Michelle Horridge.
We commissioned a survey that revealed only 37% of adults across our region recognise that being overweight / living with obesity increases the risk of developing cancer.
We commissioned a survey that revealed only 37% of adults across our region recognise that being overweight / living with obesity increases the risk of developing cancer.
February 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
"One message is particularly important: it is never too late to take steps that reduce cancer risk," said Dr Michelle Horridge.
We commissioned a survey that revealed only 37% of adults across our region recognise that being overweight / living with obesity increases the risk of developing cancer.
We commissioned a survey that revealed only 37% of adults across our region recognise that being overweight / living with obesity increases the risk of developing cancer.
New data shows the public backs action on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Work by @ashorguk.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social shows that people support health policies when they reduce pressure on the NHS, improve health and tackle harmful industry tactics.
Work by @ashorguk.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social shows that people support health policies when they reduce pressure on the NHS, improve health and tackle harmful industry tactics.
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
New data shows the public backs action on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Work by @ashorguk.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social shows that people support health policies when they reduce pressure on the NHS, improve health and tackle harmful industry tactics.
Work by @ashorguk.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social shows that people support health policies when they reduce pressure on the NHS, improve health and tackle harmful industry tactics.
A new report shows that shoppers want clearer nutrition labelling.
The current ‘traffic light’ labelling system is inconsistent and confusing for shoppers. It doesn’t make it clear if a product is healthy or unhealthy.
The current ‘traffic light’ labelling system is inconsistent and confusing for shoppers. It doesn’t make it clear if a product is healthy or unhealthy.
Shoppers like nutrition labels, but they don't always understand them - Which?
Which? research shows traffic light labelling scheme has an impact and is liked, but it needs improving to aid healthy choices
www.which.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
A new report shows that shoppers want clearer nutrition labelling.
The current ‘traffic light’ labelling system is inconsistent and confusing for shoppers. It doesn’t make it clear if a product is healthy or unhealthy.
The current ‘traffic light’ labelling system is inconsistent and confusing for shoppers. It doesn’t make it clear if a product is healthy or unhealthy.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
The most effective way to reduce the record number of alcohol deaths is through population-level measures such as minimum unit pricing, clear health warnings on alcohol labels, restrictions on alcohol availability, & comprehensive bans on alcohol marketing
The most effective way to reduce the record number of alcohol deaths is through population-level measures such as minimum unit pricing, clear health warnings on alcohol labels, restrictions on alcohol availability, & comprehensive bans on alcohol marketing
One in four adults in England do not drink alcohol, survey finds
Questionnaire completed by 10,000 people finds sobriety on rise, with women slightly more abstemious than men
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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The most effective way to reduce the record number of alcohol deaths is through population-level measures such as minimum unit pricing, clear health warnings on alcohol labels, restrictions on alcohol availability, & comprehensive bans on alcohol marketing
The most effective way to reduce the record number of alcohol deaths is through population-level measures such as minimum unit pricing, clear health warnings on alcohol labels, restrictions on alcohol availability, & comprehensive bans on alcohol marketing
Data shows that we’re going in the right direction - smoking rates in Humber and North Yorkshire are falling, but they remain too high.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
January 26, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Data shows that we’re going in the right direction - smoking rates in Humber and North Yorkshire are falling, but they remain too high.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
The Centre for Excellence team attended the 'Quitters' docuseries premiere last week. It was an inspiring event, hearing the journey to becoming smokefree from 5 people who quit using SmokeFree Hull and how this has changed their lives.
January 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The Centre for Excellence team attended the 'Quitters' docuseries premiere last week. It was an inspiring event, hearing the journey to becoming smokefree from 5 people who quit using SmokeFree Hull and how this has changed their lives.
Over the last 30 years levels of obesity have increased significantly across the UK. We are supporting the @oha-updates.bsky.social as it looks for a system-wide strategy to enable everyone to enjoy improved wellbeing and a healthy weight.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Over the last 30 years levels of obesity have increased significantly across the UK. We are supporting the @oha-updates.bsky.social as it looks for a system-wide strategy to enable everyone to enjoy improved wellbeing and a healthy weight.
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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is in the final stages of approval within the House of Lords, sets out that there is just one year to go until the Smokefree Legislation age-of-sale law takes effect. We’re urging retailers and partners to prepare for a change that will bring long-term benefits.
January 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is in the final stages of approval within the House of Lords, sets out that there is just one year to go until the Smokefree Legislation age-of-sale law takes effect. We’re urging retailers and partners to prepare for a change that will bring long-term benefits.
Smoking at the time of delivery is now at a record low across Humber and North Yorkshire.
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
Smoking during pregnancy drops to lowest level on record across the region
According to new NHS England data, smoking rates among pregnant women have fallen to their lowest level on record across Yorkshire.
www.yorkpress.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Smoking at the time of delivery is now at a record low across Humber and North Yorkshire.
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome the decision to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. It’s a long-overdue step that will save lives and prevent devastating injuries, bringing us closer to Scotland and much of Europe where stricter limits work.
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
www.itv.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
We welcome the decision to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. It’s a long-overdue step that will save lives and prevent devastating injuries, bringing us closer to Scotland and much of Europe where stricter limits work.
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
We welcome new advertising restrictions to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. This is a vital step towards a healthier future but we need further action to protect those in the most deprived areas in our region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
We welcome new advertising restrictions to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. This is a vital step towards a healthier future but we need further action to protect those in the most deprived areas in our region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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