NHS Lothian Quit Your Way

We provide support to anyone wishing to stop smoking in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We also provide training and support to health professionals

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Do you work with young people who would like to stop vaping? Check out the NCSCT guidance ⬇️
https://t.co/YAKYS3JRqz

[NHS Research Scotland @NHSResearchScot]

People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research registry, which is aimed at helping to improve health and care and ultimately save lives. #BePartofResearch @NIHRresearch

Read the full story 🔗 https://t.co/rMTdLhEvJl

[Lung Cancer Nursing UK @LCN_UK]

.@LungCancerEu has a private Facebook group, which is a dedicated space for people are affected by lung cancer.

If you know any patients and their families who may benefit, please encourage them to request to join the group ▶️ https://t.co/Hgv6LiGWUq

[ASH @AshOrgUK]

Con or Cure? Catch our CE @HazelCheeseman
discussing vaping with @xandvt and busting the myth that vaping is as, or more harmful than smoking.

[WHO FCTC @FCTCofficial]

World No Tobacco Day 2025 : Bright Products. Dark Intentions. Unmasking the Appeal.

For World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, the @WHO highlights the tobacco industry's deceptive practices, which use attractive packaging and marketing strategies to target new and young users. Beneath the bright allure of these products lies a dangerous reality of addiction, disease, and environmental destruction.

The WHO FCTC provides critical tools for addressing these issues through various articles that guide governments in protecting public health:

����Article 8: Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke – a key measure for creating smoke-free environments.

💰 Article 6: Price and tax measures to reduce tobacco consumption.

⚠️Article 11: Packaging and labeling of tobacco products – a powerful tool for increasing public awareness of tobacco's dangers.

📣Article 13: Tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship – crucial in regulating the tobacco industry's marketing strategies.

🍬Articles 9 and 10: Regulation of the contents and disclosures of tobacco products, ensuring transparency in what is being consumed.

✋🏽Article 14: Demand reduction measures concerning tobacco dependence and cessation – supporting individuals in quitting tobacco use.

These articles collectively provide a framework for reducing tobacco consumption and mitigating the industry's harmful influence.

➡️ World No Tobacco Day 2025 ->

https://t.co/Jjlp87X0Dh

Let us stand together to implement stronger tobacco control measures and ensure a healthier, tobacco-free world.

[ASH Scotland @ASHScotland]

🫁 Did you know people who smoke in disadvantaged areas are more likely to suffer from lung cancer?

🫁 Disadvantaged areas see three times as many lung cancer cases as the least deprived areas.

🫁 Read more in our briefing on health inequalities - https://t.co/6e19TVRZ10

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

@fastforwardorg @ASHScotland you've both got useful resources developed over the last few years.

[NCSCT @NCSCT]

I’m reviewing resources that aim to tackle youth vaping - if you have any examples, please email them to [email protected]
Thanks

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Have a listen to the AntiSocial podcast. It's packed with lots of interesting views on the proposed outdoor smoking ban ⬇️

[NCSCT @NCSCT]

This discussion is packed with interesting views. ⁦@AshOrgUK⁩ CEO Deborah Arnott makes the point strongly that the loss of a family member from a smoking-related illness is about more than economics. https://t.co/JW0kk3yV16

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Contact Quit Your Way via this link for support to help you quit https://t.co/EgU3T0Vqj6

[NSP @NicotineSP]

A comprehensive scientific review has identified #varenicline cytisine, and nicotine e-cigarettes as the most effective strategies for #quitting smoking, especially when combined with behavioral support.
https://t.co/PMvqMeqB3Q

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Smoking prevalence among people with a mental health condition is substantially higher than in the general population, and smoking rates increase with the severity of the illness. Check out @AshOrgUK factsheet for info on smoking and mental health ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/9nZDrrsdNl

[iThrive Edinburgh @iThriveEdin]

Stopping smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, but it can be tough and impact your mental wellbeing.

Our resource has information on how smoking affects mental health, plus tips and tools to support your journey to quit: https://t.co/xrs4YHDBK8

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Some helpful balance here for those of you working with adults who smoke.

[NCSCT @NCSCT]

Read the whole thread, and use the information to encourage any sceptical colleagues to see that #vaping helps people stop smoking

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

"more than 30% of babies born to mothers under 20 are exposed to tobacco in the womb."
Read more about smoking and pregnancy in the public health annual report https://t.co/SKuCE8xGse

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better.
Quit Your Way Scotland is here with free advice and support.
Get started at https://t.co/g8bMGTES4e
#QuitYourWay

[NCSCT @NCSCT]

So important to understand this. The tragedy of Sudden Infant Death stays with a family forever.

This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams: Nobody should be smoking at home where there’s a child or pregnant mother | The Independent https://t.co/h3HNblbCv1

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Often it can take a few attempts.
Get help with free support.
With #QuitYourWay you’re more likely to stop – and stay stopped.
Get started at https://t.co/g8bMGTES4e

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

It’s important to find a way to stop smoking that works for you.
Whether you want to quit on your own or need some help, your local pharmacy can support you to #QuitYourWay
Get help with free support.
Get started at https://t.co/g8bMGTES4e

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

If you work with smokers, then check out the Public Health Scotland virtual learning environment: https://t.co/Yp98rW0FMy
It has a wide range of learning modules and resources to help increase your knowledge and skills to help tackle a range of health inequalities issues.

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

We can support all NHS Lothian staff who want to stop smoking. Specialist practitioners will offer advice and support and arrange NRT if required. Self-refer using the “click to be contacted” button here-
https://t.co/DZfjLbFsrI

[NHS Lothian Quit Your Way @QYWLothian]

Whether a patient’s hospital stay is planned or unexpected, we can support them to stop smoking whilst in hospital and once discharged. Search “smokefree” in the email global address list and send a referral to the relevant team
@RIE_Lothian @WghLothian @AdultReh @StJohns_ED