Fresh - Making Smoking History
@FreshSmokeFree
Fresh is the UK’s first dedicated regional programme for tobacco control focussed on reducing death and disease from tobacco.
These short, evidence-based films on vaping from @AddictionUea and leading experts are worth a watch. They show bite-sized facts to help cut through the confusion. Watch the full playlist here 👇 youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Don’t miss this year’s high-profile debate at #SRNTE2025 in Cluj-Napoca! Chaired by Prof. Daniel Kotz, four renowned experts will go head-to-head. Get ready for East vs West 😉! 🗓️ Check the full programme: lnkd.in/ecbbH-ya
Among people who use heroin, tobacco smoking and illegal drugs cause a similar number of premature deaths buff.ly/tIC0Fqp @danlewer @TattanBirch @Sharon_ACox
The last year was our busiest ever and 20 years since our launch we are pleased to share our highlights report from 2024-2025. Our thanks for the support from all 12 Local Authorities, @NENC_NHS and to all our partners working towards a #smokefreefuture bit.ly/4lvNjKv
A levy on Big Tobacco could raise £700 million annually to fund initiatives that reduce smoking rates. The public back the levy too. Read our blog by @SebRees1 @IPPR that shares why Big Tobacco should pay for the cost of smoking here: ash.org.uk/media-centre/n…
1/ Smoking costs England £43.7 billion a year - harming our health, economy, NHS and communities. In the NE alone, it’s nearly £2 billion a year.
Really great to see work by @FreshSmokeFree highlighting public support for the smokefree generation. This is why it is so important that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill progresses quickly after summer recess. The public wants a smokefree future, and there is no time to waste!
1/2 We fully support the Tobacco & Vapes Bill – it’s a crucial step towards protecting future generations from lethal tobacco smoking. We know the public are really supportive of a #smokefreegeneration youtu.be/L5zBisb7PUQ
Find out more about how filters don’t protect smokers, but do pollute the planet: ash.org.uk/media-centre/n…
Visiting a beach this summer?🏖️ Did you know cigarette filters are consistently in the top 5 most littered items on UK beaches? 🚯
"Commitment, leadership, and passion are changing lives. Smoking rates in the Northeast have dropped, but the fight isn’t over—we must double down to support those still struggling. Together, we can achieve a #SmokefreeFuture.- @ailsarutter,@FreshSmokeFree
Thank you to @BobBlackman MP, APPG on Smoking and Health Co-Chair, for pushing the Government today about the progress of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill- there is no time to waste!