All of our sites are smoke free
This means that for the health and wellbeing of our staff, patients and visitors you are not permitted to smoke or use e-cigarettes on hospital premises. This includes our grounds.
If you require help and support to stop smoking, please get in touch and a dedicated member of our team will be happy to support your journey.
Stop smoking and start breathing easy today!
What support is available?
There’s lots of support available for people who want to stop smoking - whether you wish to stop smoking permanently or for the duration of your stay with us.
We’re able to provide initial advice and inform you about the range of interventions available whilst in hospital which include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). NRT works by releasing nicotine steadily into your bloodstream at much lower levels than in a cigarette, without the carbon monoxide, tar and other chemicals present in tobacco smoke.
Our smoking cessation advisors are dedicated to ensuring you continue to receive the onward support you need after you are discharged by referring you to the Hertfordshire Health Improvements Stop Smoking Service if you consent.
For any help or advice, please contact our dedicated advisors on westherts.smokingcessation@nhs.net.
Further support and information
NHS smoke free service
For general advice on stopping smoking, visit the NHS smoke free website.
Hertfordshire Health Improvements Stop Smoking Service
For your local stop smoking service and community support, visit the Hertfordshire Health Improvements Stop Smoking Service website.
