Barbara Lynam

TDTS Operational Lead 🚭 Lead Midwife Treating Tobacco Dependency @Gateshead_Health PhD student 🎓

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

Such a good day @scahconf conference today sharing @Gateshead_NHS Enhanced Discharge Pathway which supports our patients to remain smokefree after discharge. Super proud of Gateshead QUIT team @FreshSmokeFree @FreshSmokeFree 🚭

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

Lots of support offered to our patients, staff & visitors @Gateshead_NHS wishing to stop smoking durning @stoptober and everyday. Celebrating 3 years of saving lives with our Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service & system wide approach @gateshead @FreshSmokeFree @SmokefreeNHS_NE

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

Lots of support offered to our patients, staff & visitors @Gateshead_NHS wishing to stop smoking durning @stoptober and everyday. Celebrating 3 years of saving lives with our Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service & system wide approach @gateshead @FreshSmokeFree @SmokefreeNHS_NE

[North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce @SmokefreeNHS_NE]

“Dementia is the most feared condition for people over 55—more than heart disease or stroke. Smoking significantly raises that risk. #SmokefreeFuture.” - Dr Chalotte Allan, Old Age Psychiatrist @CNTWNHS
#SmokefreeFuture #TobaccoDependency

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

'I was told that if I didn't pack cigarettes in I would die - and I've not looked back since'. Brilliant article about Alfie who has quit smoking after 60 years with thanks to ⁦@Gateshead_NHS⁩ QUIT team! ⁦@NENC_NHS⁩ ⁦@SmokefreeNHS_NE⁩ https://t.co/vvo4RpOKAZ

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

Alfie is such an inspiration to others.
His journey to a healthier life shows it’s never too late to quit smoking. Huge thanks to @Gateshead_NHS
Quit Team @NENC_NHS @SmokefreeNHS_NE @ChronicleLive

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

Such a busy week promoting No Smoking Day at our A&E / Maternity unit. Supported many people with instant access to vape / NRT products and the QUIT team commitment for on-going support 🚭@SmokefreeNHS_NE @FreshSmokeFree
@Gateshead_NHS @RuthSharrock6
@caitlinrob23

[Rachel McIlvenna @RaeMcIl]

Fantastic to see multiple abstracts submissions from our TDTS teams across @NENC_NHS @SmokefreeNHS_NE at today’s #SCAH2025 conference @CNTWNHS @Gateshead_NHS @NorthumbriaNHS @FreshSmokeFree showcasing excellent work towards #smokefreefuture

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

So amazing to have all these passionate lovely folk from NHS, LAs and other key partners from NE at this brilliant @scahconf
People are buzzing by how much they're learning, sharing and exploring. #scah2025 #smokefreefuture @ADPHNE @NENC_NHS

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

Very powerful opening speech from Dr Furber @OHID to #SCAH2025 and reflecting on the tragedy of smoking impacting on people’s lives. Perfect introduction to today’s conference.

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

@davyt1006 @Gateshead_NHS Hi David, we are extremely sorry you’re having difficulty contacting the QUIT team at Gateshead - we really want to receive your call. Please call us on 0191 4458963 or email us at [email protected]
We are keen to support you. Thank you.

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

Brilliant 👏🏼 to see this. Well done Peter! @SmokefreeNHS_NE

[Becca Scott MFPH RM SCPHN @Sparkle_Becca]

Incredibly moving presentations from the wonderful Sue Mountain and @RuthSharrock6 bringing the individual impact to life @NENC_NHS #smokefreefuture @FreshSmokeFree

[North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce @SmokefreeNHS_NE]

Great to have @NTeesHpoolNHSFT sharing their QI project (using @BTSrespiratory tool) with maternity services and recognising need to level up support across localities so equity of access #smokefreenhs
#smokefreefuture

[Becca Scott MFPH RM SCPHN @Sparkle_Becca]

🤫My favourite part…the brilliant NHS services sharing how they make a difference in partnership 🤩@Gateshead_NHS @NENC_NHS @NTeesHpoolNHSFT @SouthTees @steesmaternity @stocktoncouncil @HpoolCouncil @gateshead @RedcarCleveland @MbroCouncil @FreshSmokeFree #smokefreefuture

[ASH @AshOrgUK]

@RCSnews Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England (@CMidOEngland): "We know that every woman who gets pregnant wants the best for her baby, and the effects are devastating."

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

Newcastle Magazine - Newcastle upon Tyne Deserves Good News - fantastic work by the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service ⁦@Gateshead_NHS⁩ ⁦@SmokefreeNHS_NE⁩ 🚭 https://t.co/yasLyekCFz

[North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce @SmokefreeNHS_NE]

A great opportunity for a tobacco dependency advisor to join the team at @Gateshead_NHS

[Barbara Lynam @BarbaraLynam1]

The QUIT team ⁦@Gateshead_NHS⁩ are looking for a new team member to join our fabulous team 🥰 We’re proud to be a fully embedded Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service & committed to get smoking less than 5% 🚭⁦@SmokefreeNHS_NE⁩ https://t.co/1lcxP2ovFK

[North East Smokefree NHS Taskforce @SmokefreeNHS_NE]

The phenomenon and inspirational @SusanMountain2 & Cathy Hunt sharing their very moving , very personal survivors stories and re-emphasising that Smoking is an addiction and we must support people however way we can . We are very thankful to them #SmokefreeFuture @FreshSmokeFree