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Coffee Break February: Let’s Talk about the “Cold” hard facts of living with Raynaud’s Phenomenon & how Stopping Smoking can help

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Published at 26 January, 2026 15:35.

February is Raynaud’s awareness month. Raynaud’s Awareness Month | Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK If you have been diagnosed with Raynaud’s you will probably know it was previously known as Raynaud’s Disease, when it was first observed as a condition by French doctor Maurice Raynaud in 1862. Due to recent changes, today it is known as Raynaud’s or Raynaud’s Phenomenon.

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind!

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Published at 01 January, 2026 09:15.

Stop Smoking Advisor Carrie has written this inspirational poem for January, so take a moment to sit back with a cuppa and have a read... And remember, Out if Sight, Out of Mind.

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New Pop-Up Clinic in Barnsley

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Published at 18 December, 2025 09:23.

Join our Stop Smoking Advisor Julie Howarth at a new pop-up clinic in Barnsley as you go smoke-free in 2026!

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Get an Advent Calendar of Treats and Tips when you quit smoking in December

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Published at 01 December, 2025 09:10.

Enjoy a fantastic smoke free December and look forward to a healthier Christmas and New Year with these daily quit tips from Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield Advisor, Carrie.

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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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