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<strong>Plymouth</strong> Hospitals<br />
NHS Trust<br />
<strong>Plymouth</strong><br />
Hospitals<br />
NHS Trust<br />
is smokefree.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> <strong>staff</strong>.<br />
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Frequently Asked Questions<br />
What does Smokefree mean?<br />
Smoking is not permitted inside any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Trust’s premises or anywhere in <strong>the</strong><br />
grounds. Patients, <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and <strong>staff</strong> are not allowed to smoke<br />
on Trust sites.<br />
Why did we become a Smokefree site?<br />
Four out <strong>of</strong> five people don’t smoke. Complaints from patients and <strong>the</strong> public<br />
about smoking at our sites particularly around entrances were increasing. In a<br />
survey <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and <strong>staff</strong> conducted at Derri<strong>for</strong>d Hospital, seven out <strong>of</strong> ten<br />
people said that <strong>the</strong>y thought that smoking should not take place anywhere on<br />
<strong>the</strong> site. As a patient, smoking makes it harder <strong>for</strong> you to recover. As a health<br />
community we want to help people live a healthy life. Being a Smokefree site<br />
helps everyone by being a healthy place to visit, stay or work.<br />
How will <strong>Plymouth</strong> Hospitals ensure it stays<br />
Smokefree?<br />
There is nowhere to smoke on any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Trust sites i.e. no smoking shelters.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation and <strong>the</strong> contact details <strong>of</strong> <strong>Plymouth</strong> NHS Stop Smoking Service are<br />
easily available to <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and <strong>for</strong> all patients at Trust sites, via GP<br />
surgeries and community health centres prior to admission. Multi-skilled VINCI<br />
Park operatives, senior management and site services <strong>staff</strong> are on patrol 24/7 to<br />
ensure that patients, <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and <strong>staff</strong> do not smoke on site. Staff<br />
are encouraged to challenge and support patients and <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public not<br />
to smoke.<br />
What support is available <strong>for</strong> <strong>staff</strong> who wish to quit?<br />
Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy is available <strong>for</strong> <strong>staff</strong>, both <strong>for</strong> long-term<br />
quitting and withdrawal relief whilst at work. Staff wishing to quit should<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> Staff Health and Well Being Advice Line on ext. 37212 or <strong>Plymouth</strong><br />
NHS Stop Smoking Service on ext. 41040. Managers will support <strong>staff</strong> to attend<br />
appointments, where possible.<br />
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Is it a human right to be allowed to smoke?<br />
The British High Court (2008) ruled that smoking is not a basic human right.<br />
It is reasonable to expect <strong>the</strong> Trust to take action to preserve <strong>the</strong> health <strong>of</strong><br />
patients and <strong>staff</strong>.<br />
What happens if <strong>staff</strong> smoke within <strong>the</strong> grounds?<br />
Smoking on Trust property is a breach <strong>of</strong> Trust policy and subject to disciplinary<br />
action. Any member <strong>of</strong> Trust <strong>staff</strong> or affiliated contractor found smoking in Trust<br />
premises or within <strong>the</strong> grounds will be given a first warning followed by a final<br />
warning, leading to ultimate dismissal if <strong>the</strong>y continue to do so.<br />
As a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong>, what are my responsibilities<br />
in making sure <strong>the</strong> site is Smokefree?<br />
It is everyone’s responsibility to make Trust sites healthy and Smokefree.<br />
Staff should actively promote and provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy <strong>for</strong><br />
patients that need it, ra<strong>the</strong>r than facilitate smoking.<br />
Every member <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> has a role in challenging o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> and <strong>the</strong><br />
public if <strong>the</strong>y are smoking on site and reporting to site services any areas where<br />
<strong>staff</strong> are found to be smoking. Cards are available to any <strong>staff</strong> to give to patients<br />
or <strong>members</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public to rein<strong>for</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> message about not smoking.<br />
The Trust will take very<br />
seriously any member <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>staff</strong> smoking in secret<br />
or dangerous places<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r inside or outside<br />
Trust property.<br />
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For fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in<strong>for</strong>mation</strong><br />
on quitting smoking, call<br />
<strong>Plymouth</strong> NHS Stop<br />
Smoking Service<br />
on 01752 314040.<br />
This <strong>leaflet</strong> is available in large print<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>for</strong>mats and languages.<br />
Derri<strong>for</strong>d Hospital<br />
Derri<strong>for</strong>d Road<br />
<strong>Plymouth</strong><br />
PL6 8DH<br />
Tel: 0845 155 8155<br />
www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk<br />
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