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Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield Stoptober Events

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Published at 14 September, 2026 10:15.

Our stop smoking advisors in Wakefield will be busy at events throughout October, as we encourage smokers to quit for Stoptober. Here's our calendar of events; we hope you come and join us!

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Coffee Break Stoptober: Quit for you and help take care of your mental health.

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Published at 14 September, 2026 10:07.

Quit for you and help take care of your mental health. Quit for everyone around you and never give up giving up!

These are the three key messages for this year’s campaign. For those new to Stoptober, it was first implemented in 2012 by Public Health England, and it encouraged smokers to abstain from smoking for 28 days during October. If you can quit for 28 days, you are five times more likely to stay quit!

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September Coffee Break: Urology Awareness Month - Your Urine Has The Power!

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Published at 01 September, 2026 09:15.

Our Wakefield Stop Smoking Advisor Carrie Whitworth shares details of Urology Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of recognising the signs of common urological conditions and seeking help early. Simple lifestyle changes, including staying hydrated and stopping smoking, can support urological health.

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August Coffee Break - Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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Published at 27 July, 2026 13:16.

In the UK, Breastfeeding Awareness Month is observed in August, with World Breastfeeding Week taking place from 1st to 7th August 2026.

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Coffee Break July: Staying Smoke-free

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Published at 01 July, 2026 08:15.

Stop smoking advisor Carrie has put pen to paper and written this motivational poem to help you stay smoke-free. Grab a coffee and take a moment to have a read...

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Coffee Break June: British Heart Week: 7th June 2026 - "Give some Love to your Amazing Heart"

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Published at 01 June, 2026 13:36.

British Heart Week aims to raise awareness about looking after our heart health and what we can do to help prevent heart conditions such as cardiovascular disease, which can lead to having angina, heart attacks, and strokes.

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Yorkshire Smokefree Podcast: Episode 3

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Published at 26 May, 2026 13:09.

Stop Smoking Advisors Claire & Simon talk about triggers and cravings when stopping smoking.

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Stop Smoking with Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield

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Published at 07 May, 2026 12:51.

NHS support in Wakefield that's proven to work.

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