TDTS Operational Lead 🚭 Lead Midwife Treating Tobacco Dependency @Gateshead_Health PhD student 🎓
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Joined May 2022
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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 retweeted
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
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 retweeted
“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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
'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 chroniclelive.co.uk/news/hea…
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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
'I was told that if I didn't pack cigarettes in I would die - and I've not looked back since'
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/hea…
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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
Brilliant 👏🏼 to see this. Well done Peter! @SmokefreeNHS_NE
🚭 Quitting Smoking Saves Lives 🚭
Peter smoked for 40 years but quit with the help of the QUIT team.
Now 12 weeks smoke-free, he says "It’s the best thing I’ve ever done."
Contact: 0191 445 8963 or [email protected]
👉🔗 tinyurl.com/5n94ucpt
#QuitSmoking #Smokefree
Barbara Lynam retweeted
Incredibly moving presentations from the wonderful Sue Mountain and @RuthSharrock6 bringing the individual impact to life @NENC_NHS #smokefreefuture @FreshSmokeFree
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
🤫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
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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."
Newcastle Magazine - Newcastle upon Tyne Deserves Good News - fantastic work by the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service @Gateshead_NHS @SmokefreeNHS_NE 🚭 newcastlemagazine.com/
Barbara Lynam retweeted
A great opportunity for a tobacco dependency advisor to join the team at @Gateshead_NHS
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 healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne…
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 healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne…
Barbara Lynam retweeted
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
Leadership for a Smokefree Future @NENC_NHS @FreshSmokeFree Reduce smoking rates below 5% - we can do this 🚭
