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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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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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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 quit smoking together this Stoptober

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Published at 22 September, 2025 13:30.

Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign.

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Coffee Break September: World Alzheimer’s Month - Forget-me-not

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Published at 02 September, 2025 08:56.

World Alzheimer's Month takes place every September to raise awareness and help support people who have been affected by the disease. World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September.

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Coffee Break August: Show how much your pet means to you this month as 26TH August is National Dog Day. Say PAWS OFF to become smoke free

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Published at 04 August, 2025 12:37.

On the 26th of August we observe National Dog Day, originally an idea for an awareness day to raise attention for animals residing in shelters and adoption centres. On National Dog Day, dog lovers are encouraged to honour their furry friends and promote positive physical and mental animal wellbeing everywhere.

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