We need to stop saying “hard to reach” patients Many patients are disadvantaged by OUR approach, design & biases in healthcare This is why it’s so important to have a diverse workforce and co-design with patients Maybe the problem is us in healthcare- not them

Tremendous to hear from ⁦Professor Chris Whitty⁩ on ⁦ASH⁩ webinar on Tobacco and Vapes Bill this morning. Second reading on Tuesday so if you want to let your MP know about your support now is the time!

Fantastic example of treating tobacco dependency being embedded as core clinical practice, and playing a vital step to reducing health inequalities in the NHS

We are pleased to have developed a series of new videos that share what service users can expect in relation to tobacco dependency treatment across North East and North Cumbria NHS Firstly, a video explaining what can be expected when admitted to an acute inpatient setting ⬇️

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 ⬇️

A sad day today as I leave my role working with North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce/Fresh - Making Smoking History Extremely grateful to have worked with such an inspiring and impactful team & wider network, and to have had the opportunities I have had to learn and grow professionally over the last 2 years 🪴🥰

With one day left until parliament votes on Age of Sale legislation - MPs, don't let smoke cloud your judgement. Together, we can help make a #SmokefreeGeneration a reality.

Great to see findings & recommendations from the ⁦North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce⁩ staff tobacco dependency offer evaluation Support at work acceptable to NHS staff & having that support by trained advisors & in the workplace should be a key priority for employers northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/posts/sup…

There are multiple benefits of even temporary abstinence from smoking in an acute secondary care setting as North East and North Cumbria NHS Clinical Lead for Tobacco RuthSharrock highlights. #NowsTheTime #SmokefreeNHS #Smokefreegeneration

NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) are offering 30 fully-funded Research Masters studentships starting in September 2024. For all information, registering for the Q&A Webinar and the online application form, go to: newcastlehealthinnovation.org/nhip-academy/n…

The Local Maternity and Neonatal System NENC is developing a new pelvic health service. If you have been pregnant past two years and have experienced symptoms like prolapse, pain or incontinence.   Your voice is vital! Have your say in the survey 👉🔗 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/perinatal-pe…

Second-hand vaping is not the same as second-hand smoking. New paper led by Harry Tattan-Birch, PhD indicates second-hand vapour exposes people to vastly lower levels of nicotine than second-hand smoke. Exposure to more harmful substances is likely to be lower still.

Treating tobacco dependency is a vital part of NHS’s responsibility to reduce health inequalities So proud of the progress the team at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust have made in the last 2 years to embed support for all inpatients and pregnant people Barbara Lynam RuthSharrock Joanna Clark

An admission to the hospital provides us with a great opportunity to support people to become #smokefree. #NowsTheTime #SmokefreeNHS #TobaccoDependency

All our North East and North Cumbria NHS hospitals play an important role as anchor institutions and staff can be invaluable champions as we strive towards a #Smokefree future #NowsTheTime #TogetherWeCan

Being in hospital provides a teachable moment for patients to consider being #smokefree

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1/ “The change is absolutely magnificent” Matty from Spennymoor has now passed month 1 of his journey to 100 days alcohol free. 6/10 drinkers in the NE are now trying to take steps to cut down – vital we can support them without the temptation of alcohol promotion everywhere.