HNY Centre For Excellence
@cfex.bsky.social
Committed to ending the harm caused by tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink.
Data shows that we’re going in the right direction - smoking rates in Humber and North Yorkshire are falling, but they remain too high.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
January 26, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Data shows that we’re going in the right direction - smoking rates in Humber and North Yorkshire are falling, but they remain too high.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
11.7% of people across the region still smoke, keeping smoking one of the biggest drivers of health inequality locally.
The Centre for Excellence team attended the 'Quitters' docuseries premiere last week. It was an inspiring event, hearing the journey to becoming smokefree from 5 people who quit using SmokeFree Hull and how this has changed their lives.
January 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The Centre for Excellence team attended the 'Quitters' docuseries premiere last week. It was an inspiring event, hearing the journey to becoming smokefree from 5 people who quit using SmokeFree Hull and how this has changed their lives.
Over the last 30 years levels of obesity have increased significantly across the UK. We are supporting the @oha-updates.bsky.social as it looks for a system-wide strategy to enable everyone to enjoy improved wellbeing and a healthy weight.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Over the last 30 years levels of obesity have increased significantly across the UK. We are supporting the @oha-updates.bsky.social as it looks for a system-wide strategy to enable everyone to enjoy improved wellbeing and a healthy weight.
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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is in the final stages of approval within the House of Lords, sets out that there is just one year to go until the Smokefree Legislation age-of-sale law takes effect. We’re urging retailers and partners to prepare for a change that will bring long-term benefits.
January 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is in the final stages of approval within the House of Lords, sets out that there is just one year to go until the Smokefree Legislation age-of-sale law takes effect. We’re urging retailers and partners to prepare for a change that will bring long-term benefits.
Smoking at the time of delivery is now at a record low across Humber and North Yorkshire.
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
Smoking during pregnancy drops to lowest level on record across the region
According to new NHS England data, smoking rates among pregnant women have fallen to their lowest level on record across Yorkshire.
www.yorkpress.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Smoking at the time of delivery is now at a record low across Humber and North Yorkshire.
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome new data showing that fewer than 5% of women were smoking between July–September.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574750...
We welcome the decision to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. It’s a long-overdue step that will save lives and prevent devastating injuries, bringing us closer to Scotland and much of Europe where stricter limits work.
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
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www.itv.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
We welcome the decision to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. It’s a long-overdue step that will save lives and prevent devastating injuries, bringing us closer to Scotland and much of Europe where stricter limits work.
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
We welcome new advertising restrictions to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. This is a vital step towards a healthier future but we need further action to protect those in the most deprived areas in our region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
We welcome new advertising restrictions to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. This is a vital step towards a healthier future but we need further action to protect those in the most deprived areas in our region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The results suggest the importance of smoking cessation, even in later life, for long-term cognitive health.
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’
Research finds kicking the habit halves rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows memory loss by 20%
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The results suggest the importance of smoking cessation, even in later life, for long-term cognitive health.
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Public opinion is clear: people want government to do more to tackle poor health from smoking, alcohol and food.
New polling from @ashorguk.bsky.social , @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA, breaks down public opinion on health policies by political affiliation.
👉 ash.org.uk/publications...
New polling from @ashorguk.bsky.social , @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA, breaks down public opinion on health policies by political affiliation.
👉 ash.org.uk/publications...
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Public opinion is clear: people want government to do more to tackle poor health from smoking, alcohol and food.
New polling from @ashorguk.bsky.social , @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA, breaks down public opinion on health policies by political affiliation.
👉 ash.org.uk/publications...
New polling from @ashorguk.bsky.social , @oha-updates.bsky.social and AHA, breaks down public opinion on health policies by political affiliation.
👉 ash.org.uk/publications...
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uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/p/ultra-proc... “Ultra-Processing Is the Bathwater. What About the Baby? Recent obsession with ultra-processed foods spotligTaubesworld of industry-related issues, while rendering sugar & refined grains almost benign in the process”
Thanks @grantennis.bsky.social
Thanks @grantennis.bsky.social
Ultra-Processing Is the Bathwater. What About the Baby?
The recent obsession with ultra-processed foods spotlights a world of industry-related issues, while rendering sugar and refined grains almost benign in the process.
uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/p/ultra-proc... “Ultra-Processing Is the Bathwater. What About the Baby? Recent obsession with ultra-processed foods spotligTaubesworld of industry-related issues, while rendering sugar & refined grains almost benign in the process”
Thanks @grantennis.bsky.social
Thanks @grantennis.bsky.social
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Unicef, an agency of the United Nations, is urging governments to protect children's diets from unhealthy ingredients and stop the ultra-processed food industry from interfering in policy decisions.
Unicef, an agency of the United Nations, is urging governments to protect children's diets from unhealthy ingredients and stop the ultra-processed food industry from interfering in policy decisions.
More children are obese than underweight, Unicef warns
Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Unicef, an agency of the United Nations, is urging governments to protect children's diets from unhealthy ingredients and stop the ultra-processed food industry from interfering in policy decisions.
Unicef, an agency of the United Nations, is urging governments to protect children's diets from unhealthy ingredients and stop the ultra-processed food industry from interfering in policy decisions.
