We recently partnered with Yorkshire Smokefree to develop a stop smoking awareness campaign tailored for people with learning disabilities. This initiative included co-producing a short film, creating pocket-sized information cards, and delivering workshops in various locations to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking.
Yorkshire Smokefree is a service that offers support and advice to anyone looking to quit smoking across Barnsley, Calderdale, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Wakefield. They provide both telephone and in-person support, including help finding clinics, developing smokefree action plans, and accessing stop smoking aids.
As part of our collaboration, we co-produced two films featuring our very own Roy! The film shares Roy’s story—how he, as a person with a learning disability, successfully quit smoking with support from Yorkshire Smokefree. The video also includes expert commentary to provide additional insight.
Watch the films below:
As well as creating two short films, we have also put together a pocket-sized guide with facts about smoking and ways to stop.
To request your pocket ‘stop smoking guide’ contact us on 0300 012 0416 or info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
For more information about Yorkshire SmokeFree visit NHS Stop Smoking Service – Yorkshire Smokefree or call 0800 612 0011
