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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 🔽

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.

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.

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.

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

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.