“Tobacco is devastating – it’s devastating to every individual who dies way too young, it’s devastating to the family who lose their loved one.”

Watch our Director Ailsa Rutter giving evidence to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee this afternoon 🔽

A few words from our Specialist Advisor Dawn who supported her client Milly to becoming smokefree during her pregnancy 🧡

#smokefree #durham #smoking

A fantastic opportunity to join our team!!! Find out more on our website:

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#HiringAlert #CountyDurham #DurhamUK

We also have a video that explains the support that pregnant people can expect from Foundation Trusts across North East and North Cumbria NHS if they are tobacco dependent during pregnancy ⬇️

Beat the temptation through distractions, cravings last roughly 5 minutes which is the same amount of time it takes to peel and eat an orange. Even if this means 20 oranges a day... it's still healthier than smoking!

Better? Better... 😅

#cravings #nicotine #stopsmokingsupport

Every time you use a cigarette, you're inhaling acetone, carbon monoxide, ammonia and many more harmful chemicals.

Get free support from us to stop this year. Commit to the quit.

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As a midwife, Kate sees the harm caused by smoking on a daily basis.

#SmokefreeGeneration

Of course, it's always better to not smoke at all. But if you're already a smoker, making the swap to stop may be the right option for you.

#SwapToStop

Commit to the quit by booking in your first appointment today.

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Supporting anyone in County Durham that's looking to quit smoking cigarettes, we're always here for you.

#NationalNoSmokingDay2024 #SwapToStop #SmokeFreeLife #Durham #CountyDurham

On #NoSmokingDay Rose (age 12) joins MPs and people whose lives have been damaged by smoking to call for a #smokefreegeneration . This is why ending smoking matters to her: youtu.be/jm17PXkN8wM

We're giving smokers a FREE vape kit to help you in your cigarette free journey.

🧡 Get yours when signing up to our support: smokefreecountydurham.co.uk/sign-up/

🫁 Don't give up on giving up. Every time you try to stop smoking, you're a step closer to success.

#SwapToStop #NoSmokingDay

We're working with Fresh - Making Smoking History to make smoking history. Everyone deserves to live happier and healthier for longer 🩷

#smokefree #countydurham #NNSD

New analysis from @ASHOrgUK & @UCL reveals ~350 UK 18-25 yr olds start smoking every day🚭

Smoking causes ~15k heart & circulatory deaths in the UK each year💔

We’re 100% behind legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco & help create a #SmokefreeGeneration …

Many people try to quit smoking with willpower alone, but it’s much easier with help from free services like us.

There are lots of support options available, it’s about finding a combination that works for you.

#SwapToStop #CountyDurham #NationalNoSmokingDay #Smokefree

1 week to go until #NoSmokingDay
We’re joining partners to encourage North East smokers to make 2024 the year to quit. It’s another great opportunity to make a fresh quit.
For advice and support including details of local services visit 🔽
freshquit.co.uk

After 40 years and 20 cigarettes a day, we helped Michael make the quit for good... 🧡

'Seeing someone face to face and getting carbon monoxide levels checked is a confidence booster. I found it motivational having other people involved in my quit. Everyone is so proud of me.'

Many people use smoking as a coping method to deal with their #RareDiseases which can cause further complications. However, we are here to support that smoke free journey.

Book in your first appointment with us for free support: smokefreecountydurham.co.uk/sign-up/

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There are so many misconceptions about eating disorders. Once you’re aware of them, it’s far easier to help yourself and others.

Thanks to matilda & @counsellingwithalix for sharing their fab illustration this #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek .

💬 Eating disorders are a complex and varying mental illness.

While they are experienced by lots of people, they are still dangerously stigmatised and misunderstood 👇

#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek

Our new header! 😎 You can also contact us on our website: smokefreecountydurham.co.uk/sign-up/

Always here to support you and your smoking quit attempt 🩷

#countydurham #smokefree #stopsmoking #HealthyLiving #HealthTips #Durham #northeastuk