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We are smokefree

United for smokefree Hampshire Hospitals

At Hampshire Hospitals, we are taking our smokefree commitment seriously. We are on the path to becoming a fully smokefree Trust, which means smoking is not permitted anywhere on our sites. This is a commitment we expect everyone to follow – staff, patients, and visitors alike.

We have onsite support available to help you be smokefree as an in-patient, an outpatient, visiting our sites or at work. This is about protecting the health of our patients, visitors and staff, preserving our environment and leading by example in our communities.

Our mission​

To make Hampshire Hospitals truly smokefree, making a clear pledge to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone who comes through our doors and the communities we serve. We are committed to our sites being safe, clean environments that support healthier choices for all, recognising that our hospitals are places of health and healing.​

Our aim​

To lead the way in building a culture where smoking is no longer seen as part of everyday life on our sites. Working together with staff, patients, visitors and partners, we will make smokefree the clear, shared expectation across all our hospitals,  communities and support networks.​

We will​

  • Embed a smokefree culture across our NHS community, empowering staff to make healthier choices and de-normalising smoking across all our hospital sites.​
  • Increase referrals and improve access to smokefree support by enhancing cessation pathways for patients, staff, visitors and contractors, aiming for a 5% rise in in-house referrals.​
  • Reduce the burden of smoking-related illness through joint working, system-wide prevention efforts, and the delivery of effective smoking cessation programmes.​
  • Support all priority groups, such as pregnant people and their partners to quit, and support smokers from our most disadvantaged communities to quit by working with external partners to promote smokefree programmes in our hospital population.
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Support to be smokefree

With our renewed commitment to our three hospital sites being fully smokefree, we know that this can create a challenge for staff, patients, visitors or contractors who smoke. 

We want to support you to be smokefree while working on-site or visiting and we can do this through a range of nicotine replacement treatments.  You may even wish to use this support to quit entirely and take steps to improve your health.  We have a range of options, because we recognise that different types of support work for different people.

Why not swap a smoke break for a smokefree break and use the time to access one of the support options below. Or if you are a patient, speak to whoever is in charge of your care about nicotine replacement options. 

smokefree.pngWe've partnered with Smokefree Hampshire who are able to provide free and confidential in-person appointments for staff and visitors.  They'll help you to find the plan that's right for you, including a combination of treatment and behavioural support over a 12-week programme.

To talk directly to a Smokefree Adviser, we will have in-person on-site sessions taking place from April or you can pre-book an appointment by calling 01264 563039 / 0800 772 3649 or texting QUIT to 66777.  For more information about the support provided, visit www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk.

 

 

smokefree.pngWe recognise that some staff would prefer to access support in their own time, at a venue close to home or virtually over the phone.  We've partnered with Smokefree Hampshire who are able to provide free and confidential appointments in whatever way works for you.  They'll also help you to find the plan that's right for you, including a combination of treatment and behavioural support over a 12 week programme.

To talk directly to a Smokefree Adviser, call 01264 563039 / 0800 772 3649 or text IQUIT to 66777 or visit their website on www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk  Alternatively, use their form to arrange for a Smokefree adviser to contact you or make an appointment.  All support is entirely confidential.

It’s never too late to quit.  Have a look through these self-help resources and tools to find the support that's right for you.

smokefree app nhsFree Quit Smoking Apps

Use the free Quit with Bella App from Smokefree Hampshire or the NHS Quit Smoking App to help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.  Either app allows you to track your progress, see how much money you're saving and get daily support.

Quit with Bella App - Download it in the Apple App Store or Google App Store or scan the right QR code below with your smart phone

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Scan for Apple App Store       Scan for Google App Store 

NHS Quit Smoking App - Download it in the Apple App Store or Google App Store or scan the right QR code below with your smart phone

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Scan for Apple App Store       Scan for Google App Store 

Vaping to quit smoking

Vaping is not completely harmless but nicotine vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. It's also one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.  See NHS Better Health to learn more about how you can swap to stop, or go along to one of our staff smokefree clinics (see above) and ask about getting a free vaping kit.

Stop-Smoking Aids

Willpower is important when you're stopping smoking, but it's easier when combined with some extra support.  See this NHS Better Health to explore the range of tools to help you manage nicotine cravings and other tobacco withdrawals symptoms.

Staff discount on NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy)

Throughout Stoptober (October 2024), our HHFT Pharmacy is offering staff a whopping 30% discount on all NRT, and a 10% discount from November onwards.

Free Personal Quit Plan

Don't know which option to choose?  Use this free Personal Quit Plan to find the combination that's right for you in 4 easy steps.

If you are a patient who smokes, please alert your ward staff and ask for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) while you are with us. We can support you not to smoke while you are in our wards and on-site. 

By not smoking, you are helping us keep our hospital sites smokefree. Thank you! 

Our actions so far

We launched our first 'Bin the Butt' litter pick at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital in November 2024, just as STOPTOBER ended. The aim of the litter pick was to make a start at removing cigarette butts from our hospital sites. Find out how it went here. Save

Our second litter pick took place on Friday 30 May, ahead of World No Tobacco Day. Staff, local organisations and residents volunteered to tidy up our site and learnt about smokefree hospitals. Support was available for those on a smokefree journey. This event ran in partnership with The Land Trust, the team that manages The Spinney woodland outside the hospital. Find out more here. 

Upcoming 'Bin the Butt' events

Our next bin the butt litter pick will take place during STOPTOBER. 

Date: Tuesday 21 October

Time: 12pm-3pm 

Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester

What to bring? 

  • Gardening gloves (best for picking up cigarette butts) 
  • Hi-vis jacket or vest
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Anti-bacterial gel and wipes
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Litter picker (used for larger items of litter)
  • Dustpan and brush or garden brush

Important information:

  • There will be a safety briefing at the start of the event, please listen carefully and adhere to the guidelines.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Please cover any cuts before starting litter picking
  • Only go where instructed to go on the day.
  • Dress for the weather. If it’s hot, wear sun cream. If it’s raining, bring a rain jacket.
  • Please bring your own drink in a reusable container.
  • Do not pick up anything sharp (broken glass, needles, etc). Inform a host or team leader and we will remove it. We will have a sharps bin available on the day.
  • Under 18’s must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult, HHFT accepts no responsibility for minors attending the event.
  • Participation is at the individual’s own risk, but please report any incidents to the hosts or your team leader.
  • Do not put your hands anywhere near your face, especially eyes or mouth during the clean. You never know what you may have touched and your gloves will probably be dirty.
  • Ideally, bring hand sanitiser for after the clean-up and wash your hands thoroughly as soon as possible after the event.
  • Return all equipment and litter to the collection/drop-off spot.
  • Your name and contact details may be taken at the start of the event but this is only in case any follow up is required after the activity and will not be used in any other way. If you do not wish to supply your name or contact details you will still be able to participate in the activity.


 

No Smoking Day - Wednesday 12 March

National No Smoking Day is a day dedicated to helping people quit smoking and promoting better health.

At Hampshire Hospitals, we are taking this commitment seriously. We are on the path to becoming a fully smokefree Trust, which means smoking is not permitted anywhere on our sites. This is a commitment we expect everyone to follow – staff, patients, and visitors alike, and we have on-site support available to help you be smokefree while you are with us and if you choose to, guidance on how to quit smoking for good. This is about protecting the health of our patients, visitors and staff, preserving our environment and leading by example in our communities.

Contact us

Our Smokefree Team here at Hampshire Hospitals would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, queries or ideas relating to smokefree at Hampshire Hospitals or would like to share your smokefree journey with us, please contact our smokefree lead via email at smokefree@hhft.nhs.uk.

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