Fresh - Making Smoking History
@freshsmokefree.bsky.social
Fresh is the UK’s first dedicated regional programme for tobacco control focussed on reducing death and disease from tobacco.
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Smoking rates in the North East are at the lowest on record. Positive - but still work to reduce our biggest driver of disease, early death and health inequalities.
A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach which includes supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach which includes supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Smoking rates in the North East are at the lowest on record. Positive - but still work to reduce our biggest driver of disease, early death and health inequalities.
A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach which includes supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
A #SmokeFreeFuture is within reach which includes supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org
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
2/2 Smoking is now at a record low of 10.4% in the North East and North Cumbria.
Together, we’re changing lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. Listen to Smokefree NHS Strategic Manager
@NENC_NHS Rachel Mcilvenna @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
Together, we’re changing lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. Listen to Smokefree NHS Strategic Manager
@NENC_NHS Rachel Mcilvenna @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
2/2 Smoking is now at a record low of 10.4% in the North East and North Cumbria.
Together, we’re changing lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. Listen to Smokefree NHS Strategic Manager
@NENC_NHS Rachel Mcilvenna @smokefreenhsne.bsky.social
Together, we’re changing lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. Listen to Smokefree NHS Strategic Manager
@NENC_NHS Rachel Mcilvenna @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
2/2 We know the challenge isn’t over.
Official stats may under-estimate people in hidden populations - and every smoker deserves support to quit. We need action and encouragement at every level to deliver a #SmokeFreeFuture for all.
Read our response 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
Official stats may under-estimate people in hidden populations - and every smoker deserves support to quit. We need action and encouragement at every level to deliver a #SmokeFreeFuture for all.
Read our response 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
2/2 We know the challenge isn’t over.
Official stats may under-estimate people in hidden populations - and every smoker deserves support to quit. We need action and encouragement at every level to deliver a #SmokeFreeFuture for all.
Read our response 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
Official stats may under-estimate people in hidden populations - and every smoker deserves support to quit. We need action and encouragement at every level to deliver a #SmokeFreeFuture for all.
Read our response 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
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.
2/2 We stand with @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org the APPG on Smoking & Health - the public backs it too, as we head towards the budget next month. #Budget25
#SmokeFreeFuture
#SmokeFreeFuture
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
2/2 We stand with @ashorguk.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org the APPG on Smoking & Health - the public backs it too, as we head towards the budget next month. #Budget25
#SmokeFreeFuture
#SmokeFreeFuture
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
But the job isn’t done – surveys may miss hidden populations. We need support to help every smoker quit and joint action for a #SmokeFreeFuture.
Full statement 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
Full statement 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
But the job isn’t done – surveys may miss hidden populations. We need support to help every smoker quit and joint action for a #SmokeFreeFuture.
Full statement 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
Full statement 🔽
shorturl.at/ngt12
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
#SmokeFreeFuture
2/2 But we know the job isn’t done – and statistics may not take full account of people in hidden populations. We need support and encouragement for smokers to be able to quit successfully and combined action to deliver a smokefree future.
Read our full statement here🔽
2/2 But we know the job isn’t done – and statistics may not take full account of people in hidden populations. We need support and encouragement for smokers to be able to quit successfully and combined action to deliver a smokefree future.
Read our full statement here🔽
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
#SmokeFreeFuture
2/2 But we know the job isn’t done – and statistics may not take full account of people in hidden populations. We need support and encouragement for smokers to be able to quit successfully and combined action to deliver a smokefree future.
Read our full statement here🔽
2/2 But we know the job isn’t done – and statistics may not take full account of people in hidden populations. We need support and encouragement for smokers to be able to quit successfully and combined action to deliver a smokefree future.
Read our full statement here🔽
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 🔽
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.
2/2 We stand with @ashorguk.bsky.social , @cancerresearchuk.org & the APPG on Smoking & Health - the public backs it too, as we head towards the budget next month. #Budget25 #SmokeFreeFuture
October 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
2/2 We stand with @ashorguk.bsky.social , @cancerresearchuk.org & the APPG on Smoking & Health - the public backs it too, as we head towards the budget next month. #Budget25 #SmokeFreeFuture
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.
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.
"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
Powerful industries are working in the shadows to undermine health. The new Killer Tactics 2 report from @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social reveals the tactics used by big tobacco, alcohol and junk food to put profit over people and weaken policies....
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Powerful industries are working in the shadows to undermine health. The new Killer Tactics 2 report from @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social reveals the tactics used by big tobacco, alcohol and junk food to put profit over people and weaken policies....
2/2 Alison Mills, Specialist Smoking Advisor at Sunderland Stop Smoking Service, shares how support has evolved - and why it still transforms lives today. 🔽#SmokeFreeFuture
@ashorguk.bsky.social
@ashorguk.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
2/2 Alison Mills, Specialist Smoking Advisor at Sunderland Stop Smoking Service, shares how support has evolved - and why it still transforms lives today. 🔽#SmokeFreeFuture
@ashorguk.bsky.social
@ashorguk.bsky.social
Smoking Survivors Cathy and Sue will be on BBC Radio Newcastle between 11:15am & 11:45am sharing their powerful stories. Both were diagnosed with cancer caused by smoking - and now they’re speaking out to help others to stop. #SmokingSurvivors #SmokeFreeFuture
October 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Smoking Survivors Cathy and Sue will be on BBC Radio Newcastle between 11:15am & 11:45am sharing their powerful stories. Both were diagnosed with cancer caused by smoking - and now they’re speaking out to help others to stop. #SmokingSurvivors #SmokeFreeFuture