We are smoke free

Smoking, vaping and e-cigarette use is not permitted anywhere on trust grounds. We ask all visitors to respect our smokefree policy during their visit

We are a smoke free trust.

Smoking, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on Trust premises, including:

  • Hospital buildings
  • Entrances and grounds
  • Outdoor areas and car parks
  • Trust-owned vehicles

Smoking is also prohibited in private vehicles while on Trust property.

This policy applies to all patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors. Our smoke-free approach helps protect the health and wellbeing of everyone who uses and works in our services.

If you smoke and are coming to hospital
We know that smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable ill health. As a healthcare provider we have a responsibility to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce smoking prevalence and protect everyone from the dangers of second-hand smoke.

We understand that not smoking during your visit or stay may feel challenging. However, smoking breaks are not permitted during your time on the trust premises.

Support is available to help you manage nicotine cravings while you are in hospital. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like advice or treatment.

If you wish to smoke or vape, you must leave the trust premises completely.

Support for patients and staff who want to quit smoking
We understand that going without smoking during a hospital visit or stay can be difficult. However, smoking breaks are not permitted while you are on the trust premises.

If you smoke or vape, you must leave the trust property completely before doing so.

Support is available to help manage nicotine cravings during your stay. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like advice, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), or other support.

Support to Stop Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it’s never too late to quit.

As part of your care, you may be asked about your smoking history so we can provide the most appropriate support and treatment. Patients who would like help to stop smoking can be referred to our stop smoking nurse and offered NRT during their hospital stay or treatment.

Additional support is available through community stop smoking services and GP practices. People who access specialist stop smoking support are significantly more likely to quit successfully.

One You East Sussex

NHS Better Health

Please help us keep our hospitals smoke free

By not smoking or vaping on Trust premises, you help us create a healthier environment for ALL patients, visitors and staff.

Thank you for supporting our smoke-free hospitals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death. As a healthcare organisation, we are committed to promoting health, supporting people to stop smoking, and protecting patients, visitors and staff from exposure to second-hand smoke.

Smoking, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on Trust premises.

This includes:

  • Hospital buildings
  • Entrances and exits
  • Hospital grounds and gardens
  • Car parks
  • Trust-owned vehicles

If you wish to smoke or vape, you must leave Trust premises completely.

No. Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes are included in our smoke-free policy and are not permitted anywhere on Trust premises.

Patients are encouraged to remain in the ward or clinical area while receiving care. Smoking breaks are not supported during your stay and staff are unable to accompany patients off-site to smoke.

Our priority is keeping all patients safe and supporting their health and recovery during their hospital stay. Staff are therefore unable to accompany patients off-site to smoke. If you smoke, we can support you to manage nicotine cravings during your stay through specialist advice and treatment, including nicotine replacement therapy, helping you stay comfortable and focus on your recovery.

Our specialist tobacco dependence advisors can provide:

  • Advice and support tailored to you
  • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), such as patches, gum or lozenges
  • Ongoing support during your hospital stay
  • Referral to community stop smoking services after discharge

A member of staff will ask about your smoking status as part of your care. If appropriate, nicotine replacement therapy and specialist support can be offered to help manage cravings while you are in hospital.

Visitors are also required to follow the smoke-free policy and must not smoke or vape anywhere on Trust premises.

The smoke-free policy applies to everyone using our sites, including patients attending outpatient appointments, visitors, contractors and volunteers.

We ask that you do not smoke or vape anywhere on Trust premises before, during or after your appointment.

Visitors are also required to follow the smoke-free policy and must not smoke or vape anywhere on Trust premises.

 

 

 

Staff may remind individuals that the Trust operates a smoke-free policy and ask them to stop smoking or vaping, or to leave Trust premises if they wish to do so.

Our approach is supportive and focused on helping people comply with the policy while offering access to stop smoking support where appropriate.

Yes. Support is available whether you want to stop smoking completely, reduce the amount you smoke, or simply manage a temporary period without smoking while receiving care.

Patients can be referred to:

One You East Sussex

Telephone: 01323 404600

Email: hello@oneyoueastsussex.org.uk

Website: www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk

You can also find advice and resources on the NHS Better Health website.