Fresh - Making Smoking History
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1/2 Since 2000, illicit cigarette smoking in the UK has fallen by almost 90% - that’s 13 billion fewer a year (HMRC). Yet the tobacco industry continues to exaggerate the problem to lobby against regulation as the Tobacco & Vapes Bill returns to Parliament.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
1/2 Since 2000, illicit cigarette smoking in the UK has fallen by almost 90% - that’s 13 billion fewer a year (HMRC). Yet the tobacco industry continues to exaggerate the problem to lobby against regulation as the Tobacco & Vapes Bill returns to Parliament.
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If you missed it, a round up of last week's Celebrating Success and Looking Towards the Future event. 👇
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London Tobacco Alliance: Three Years On
London Tobacco Alliance marks third anniversary with reflections and future direction.
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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1/2 Tobacco companies sold people a lie that filters made smoking safer. But filters don’t protect smokers from cancer-causing chemicals, and cigarette butts are the world’s no.1 littered item.
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
1/2 Tobacco companies sold people a lie that filters made smoking safer. But filters don’t protect smokers from cancer-causing chemicals, and cigarette butts are the world’s no.1 littered item.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
Alfie smoked for almost 60 years. A lung cancer diagnosis made him quit - with local NHS support. “If I can stop after 60 years, so can you. Let’s continue supporting people like Alfie every day. @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
Alfie smoked for almost 60 years. A lung cancer diagnosis made him quit - with local NHS support. “If I can stop after 60 years, so can you. Let’s continue supporting people like Alfie every day. @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
Alfie smoked for almost 60 years. A lung cancer diagnosis made him quit - with local NHS support. “If I can stop after 60 years, so can you. Let’s continue supporting people like Alfie every day. @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
Alfie smoked for almost 60 years. A lung cancer diagnosis made him quit - with local NHS support. “If I can stop after 60 years, so can you. Let’s continue supporting people like Alfie every day. @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
1/2 Three years of lifesaving work.
Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
1/2 Three years of lifesaving work.
Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
1/2 Smoking has hit a record low in the North East - just 10.2% of adults now smoke, down almost 65% since 2005 👏 A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach to further reduce our biggest killer and driver of disease, early death and inequality.
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
1/2 Smoking has hit a record low in the North East - just 10.2% of adults now smoke, down almost 65% since 2005 👏 A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach to further reduce our biggest killer and driver of disease, early death and inequality.
Mark helps people break tobacco addiction with
Northumberland County Council Stop Smoking Service. In the 25th Year of stop smoking services, Mark has seen life-enhancing changes – more quit aids, behavioural support, & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture.
Northumberland County Council Stop Smoking Service. In the 25th Year of stop smoking services, Mark has seen life-enhancing changes – more quit aids, behavioural support, & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Mark helps people break tobacco addiction with
Northumberland County Council Stop Smoking Service. In the 25th Year of stop smoking services, Mark has seen life-enhancing changes – more quit aids, behavioural support, & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture.
Northumberland County Council Stop Smoking Service. In the 25th Year of stop smoking services, Mark has seen life-enhancing changes – more quit aids, behavioural support, & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture.
124,000 young people have started smoking since the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. 73% of NE adults support raising the age of sale.
As it reaches Lords Committee, @DHSCgovuk
calls for evidence on licensing - we’ll submit with a #SmokeFreeFuture at the heart.
As it reaches Lords Committee, @DHSCgovuk
calls for evidence on licensing - we’ll submit with a #SmokeFreeFuture at the heart.
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
124,000 young people have started smoking since the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. 73% of NE adults support raising the age of sale.
As it reaches Lords Committee, @DHSCgovuk
calls for evidence on licensing - we’ll submit with a #SmokeFreeFuture at the heart.
As it reaches Lords Committee, @DHSCgovuk
calls for evidence on licensing - we’ll submit with a #SmokeFreeFuture at the heart.
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Baroness Walmsley makes a great point about recent industry interference in alcohol licenses and why a joint license for tobacco and alcohol is not a good idea.
@freshsmokefree.bsky.social @balancene.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social
@freshsmokefree.bsky.social @balancene.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Baroness Walmsley makes a great point about recent industry interference in alcohol licenses and why a joint license for tobacco and alcohol is not a good idea.
@freshsmokefree.bsky.social @balancene.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social
@freshsmokefree.bsky.social @balancene.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social
1/2 Big Tobacco makes billions from addiction - while our health, communities and the NHS pay the price.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention. #Budget25
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention. #Budget25
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
1/2 Big Tobacco makes billions from addiction - while our health, communities and the NHS pay the price.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention. #Budget25
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention. #Budget25
1/2 Three years of lifesaving work! Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
1/2 Three years of lifesaving work! Our NHS Tobacco Dependency Teams across the North East & North Cumbria have:
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
✅ Identified 95,845 patients who smoke
✅Referred 67,900 for in-hospital support
✅Helped 2,925 patients achieve smoke-free lives
1/2 Smoking has hit a record low in the North East, but it is still our biggest killer and driver of premature disease, death and health inequalities. 10.2% of adults smoke – down nearly 65% since 2005. #SmokeFreeFuture @ashorguk.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
1/2 Smoking has hit a record low in the North East, but it is still our biggest killer and driver of premature disease, death and health inequalities. 10.2% of adults smoke – down nearly 65% since 2005. #SmokeFreeFuture @ashorguk.bsky.social
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS FT mark 3 years of #TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 7,485 smokers supported
A huge thank you to the #TDTS team for their tireless work toward a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
A huge thank you to the #TDTS team for their tireless work toward a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS FT mark 3 years of #TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 7,485 smokers supported
A huge thank you to the #TDTS team for their tireless work toward a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
A huge thank you to the #TDTS team for their tireless work toward a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
Linzi has spent 3 years helping people quit with
@ntcouncilteam.bsky.social. In 25 years of stop smoking services, we've seen big changes – more NRT, emotional support & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture 🔽
@ntcouncilteam.bsky.social. In 25 years of stop smoking services, we've seen big changes – more NRT, emotional support & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture 🔽
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Linzi has spent 3 years helping people quit with
@ntcouncilteam.bsky.social. In 25 years of stop smoking services, we've seen big changes – more NRT, emotional support & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture 🔽
@ntcouncilteam.bsky.social. In 25 years of stop smoking services, we've seen big changes – more NRT, emotional support & flexible appointments – all helping more people achieve a #SmokeFreeFuture 🔽
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In just 3 years, the South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust's #TDTS team has supported over 10,690 smokers on their smokefree journey
Your dedication is paving the way for a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you for making a real difference! 💙
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
Your dedication is paving the way for a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you for making a real difference! 💙
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
In just 3 years, the South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust's #TDTS team has supported over 10,690 smokers on their smokefree journey
Your dedication is paving the way for a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you for making a real difference! 💙
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
Your dedication is paving the way for a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you for making a real difference! 💙
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
1/2 Tobacco companies sold people a lie that filters made smoking safer. But filters don’t protect smokers from cancer - causing chemicals, and cigarette butts are the world’s no.1 littered item.
November 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
1/2 Tobacco companies sold people a lie that filters made smoking safer. But filters don’t protect smokers from cancer - causing chemicals, and cigarette butts are the world’s no.1 littered item.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT marks 3 years of providing
#TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 5,090 smokers supported. A huge shoutout to the TDTS team for driving change and championing a #SmokefreeFuture!
#SmokefreeNHS
#TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 5,090 smokers supported. A huge shoutout to the TDTS team for driving change and championing a #SmokefreeFuture!
#SmokefreeNHS
October 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT marks 3 years of providing
#TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 5,090 smokers supported. A huge shoutout to the TDTS team for driving change and championing a #SmokefreeFuture!
#SmokefreeNHS
#TobaccoDependency Treatment Services with over 5,090 smokers supported. A huge shoutout to the TDTS team for driving change and championing a #SmokefreeFuture!
#SmokefreeNHS
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Celebrating 3 years of Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services at SouthTees Hospitals NHS Trust!
With over 5,710 smokers supported this #TDTS team is driving real change toward a #SmokefreeFuture. Huge thanks to the team for their dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS
With over 5,710 smokers supported this #TDTS team is driving real change toward a #SmokefreeFuture. Huge thanks to the team for their dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Celebrating 3 years of Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services at SouthTees Hospitals NHS Trust!
With over 5,710 smokers supported this #TDTS team is driving real change toward a #SmokefreeFuture. Huge thanks to the team for their dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS
With over 5,710 smokers supported this #TDTS team is driving real change toward a #SmokefreeFuture. Huge thanks to the team for their dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS
1/2 Big Tobacco makes billions from addiction - while our health, communities and the NHS pay the price.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention.
October 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
1/2 Big Tobacco makes billions from addiction - while our health, communities and the NHS pay the price.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention.
A levy on tobacco companies could raise £700m a year for life-saving stop smoking support and prevention.
For 25 years, Stop Smoking Services have been changing lives. In the NE over 400,000 people have stopped - one of the best records in the country.
A huge thank you to our partners and services helping people this #Stoptober and every day.
A huge thank you to our partners and services helping people this #Stoptober and every day.
October 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
For 25 years, Stop Smoking Services have been changing lives. In the NE over 400,000 people have stopped - one of the best records in the country.
A huge thank you to our partners and services helping people this #Stoptober and every day.
A huge thank you to our partners and services helping people this #Stoptober and every day.
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3 years of dedication, impact, and progress!
The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT #TDTS team has supported 1,480 smokers with tobacco dependency treatment and support. Your commitment is shaping a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture for all.
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT #TDTS team has supported 1,480 smokers with tobacco dependency treatment and support. Your commitment is shaping a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture for all.
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
3 years of dedication, impact, and progress!
The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT #TDTS team has supported 1,480 smokers with tobacco dependency treatment and support. Your commitment is shaping a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture for all.
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS FT #TDTS team has supported 1,480 smokers with tobacco dependency treatment and support. Your commitment is shaping a healthier, #SmokefreeFuture for all.
#SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency
1/2 Four weeks gone for #Stoptober.
It’s been a huge chance to support people to stop smoking. Over the years 2.5 million have already tried to stop with Stoptober, but six million in the UK – including 233,000 in the NE – still smoke.
It’s been a huge chance to support people to stop smoking. Over the years 2.5 million have already tried to stop with Stoptober, but six million in the UK – including 233,000 in the NE – still smoke.
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
1/2 Four weeks gone for #Stoptober.
It’s been a huge chance to support people to stop smoking. Over the years 2.5 million have already tried to stop with Stoptober, but six million in the UK – including 233,000 in the NE – still smoke.
It’s been a huge chance to support people to stop smoking. Over the years 2.5 million have already tried to stop with Stoptober, but six million in the UK – including 233,000 in the NE – still smoke.
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Celebrating 3 years of Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT!
Over 5,655 smokers supported—a huge step toward a #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you to our incredible TDTS team for your dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS #TDTS
Over 5,655 smokers supported—a huge step toward a #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you to our incredible TDTS team for your dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS #TDTS
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Celebrating 3 years of Tobacco Dependency Treatment Services at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT!
Over 5,655 smokers supported—a huge step toward a #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you to our incredible TDTS team for your dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS #TDTS
Over 5,655 smokers supported—a huge step toward a #SmokefreeFuture.
Thank you to our incredible TDTS team for your dedication and impact!
#SmokefreeNHS #TDTS
1/2 Since 2000, HMRC figures show the number of illicit cigarettes smoked in the UK fell by almost 90% – 13 bn fewer a year. Yet the tobacco industry playbook hypes up the market to lobby against regulation as the Tobacco & Vapes Bill returns to Parliament.
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
1/2 Since 2000, HMRC figures show the number of illicit cigarettes smoked in the UK fell by almost 90% – 13 bn fewer a year. Yet the tobacco industry playbook hypes up the market to lobby against regulation as the Tobacco & Vapes Bill returns to Parliament.
"Ian from Northumberland smoked for years.
After a leg amputation, he stopped… but relapsed.
His last cigarette was March 2025.
He’s already feeling the benefits and looking forward to a #SmokeFreeFuture 👇
youtu.be/tZofVi6LyH8%22
After a leg amputation, he stopped… but relapsed.
His last cigarette was March 2025.
He’s already feeling the benefits and looking forward to a #SmokeFreeFuture 👇
youtu.be/tZofVi6LyH8%22
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"Ian from Northumberland smoked for years.
After a leg amputation, he stopped… but relapsed.
His last cigarette was March 2025.
He’s already feeling the benefits and looking forward to a #SmokeFreeFuture 👇
youtu.be/tZofVi6LyH8%22
After a leg amputation, he stopped… but relapsed.
His last cigarette was March 2025.
He’s already feeling the benefits and looking forward to a #SmokeFreeFuture 👇
youtu.be/tZofVi6LyH8%22