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Barnsley sees borough’s smoking prevalence rates hit record low levels

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Published at 17 November, 2025 14:57.

The number of people smoking in Barnsley has fallen significantly over the last twelve months, helping us achieve our lowest levels of smoking prevalence since current records began.

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Coffee Break November: Mouth Cancer Action Month - “Take Action”!

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Published at 01 November, 2025 13:14.

It's Mouth Cancer Action Month and I am “Taking Action” this month, helping people to think about mouth cancer and raising awareness of the risks, symptoms and how you can “take action” too.

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Coffee Break October: Stoptober 2025 - “Let’s Quit Together”

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Published at 30 September, 2025 13:30.

A poem for Stoptober, written by our stop smoking advisor Carrie, from our Wakefield team.

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Let's Get Healthy This Stoptober!

Published at 30 September, 2025 13:27.

Yorkshire Smokefree has teamed up with Barnsley Premier Leisure to promote stopping smoking and healthy lifestyles!

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Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober

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Published at 22 September, 2025 13:30.

Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign.

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Coffee Break September: World Alzheimer’s Month - Forget-me-not

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Published at 02 September, 2025 08:56.

World Alzheimer's Month takes place every September to raise awareness and help support people who have been affected by the disease. World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September.

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Join us in Barnsley for our 25 Years Celebration!

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Published at 11 August, 2025 13:48.

📆 Join us as we celebrate 25 years of our stop smoking service in Barnsley! This free, family-friendly event will be held outside The Glassworks (close to good car parking and bus/train station) and there's LOTS to do and see.

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Coffee Break August: Show how much your pet means to you this month as 26TH August is National Dog Day. Say PAWS OFF to become smoke free

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Published at 04 August, 2025 12:37.

On the 26th of August we observe National Dog Day, originally an idea for an awareness day to raise attention for animals residing in shelters and adoption centres. On National Dog Day, dog lovers are encouraged to honour their furry friends and promote positive physical and mental animal wellbeing everywhere.

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