Leicester General Hospital Bedside Information for Patients - Library

Part 25. Stopping smokingInformationDuring your hospital stay you will be asked about whether yousmoke. If you smoke you are more likely to suffer complicationsduring your treatment.Stopping smoking is the most effective thing you can do to helpyour recovery during your hospital stay and to reduce the risk ofadditional illness.On admission to this hospital you will be offered a referral to theNHS Stop Smoking Service. The Stop Smoking Service will supportyou with medication such as patches, gum or medication, as well asfriendly help and advice on discharge about how to break the habit.Please call the STOP team on 0116 295 4141 for more details.6. VolunteersDuring your stay in hospital you may meet some of our 1000volunteers.Our volunteers wear aqua polo shirts and ID badges with their nameand role. Volunteers are here to improve your experience by offeringextra help and support.Volunteers are available in the main reception areas to guide you orto offer you transport on our patient buggy. Some volunteers helpon the wards with drinks, meals and other tasks and some will visitpatients and run errands to the shops or restaurants for you.We have a volunteer library service, hairdressers and even a PAT Dog.All of our volunteers have completed a comprehensive registrationand training process so that they can offer you the best possibleservice.If you would like more information about volunteering orwould like a volunteer to visit you or your relative please callVolunteer Services on 0116 258 3955 /7221 /8868