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Happy New Year!

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Published at 05 January, 2021 08:25.

From all of us here at Yorkshire Smokefree, we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! Hopefully this year will be better than last year, but if you want to make this year the year you finally quit smoking, we are here to help.

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How to stay smokefree this Christmas

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Published at 03 December, 2020 10:12.

Staying smokefree is one of the most difficult things people face, especially over the Christmas period due to triggers and feeling stressed or anxious about the situation. As we know people struggle, we are keen to help and keep you smokefree.

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Managing your smoking triggers this festive period

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Published at 03 December, 2020 09:50.

We know the festive period can be difficult for many, especially when there are so many triggers that you might face, because of this we want to give you a headsup as to how you can manage your triggers during this period.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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Published at 18 November, 2020 11:19.

Did you know November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? This month is all about encouraging people to learn more about lung cancer, understand the signs and symptoms as well as what to do next.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Day

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Published at 10 November, 2020 12:11.

Do you know what COPD stands for and how it affects people? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that causes breathlessness, excess mucus and a cough. 

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World Diabetes Day

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Published at 04 November, 2020 08:00.

Do you know the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

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How to avoid smoking triggers on Bonfire Night

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Published at 02 November, 2020 08:00.

Even though Bonfire night might not go ahead as we would normally expect, there will still be triggers associated with the night that could make you crave a cigarette.

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Stop Smoking This Stoptober

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Published at 26 October, 2020 08:00.

Stoptober’s first campaign launched in 2012, from this there was approximately a 50% increase in quitting during October compared to other months of the same year.

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