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Our SmokefreeTrustPatient Information LeafletEasy Read
A member of staff or a carer can support you to readthis booklet. They will be able to answer any questionsthat you have.This leaflet will tell you aboutwhat smokefree meanswhy the hospital plans to be smokefreestopping smoking and your healthwhat smokefree means for patients, carers, staff and visitorswhat smokefree means if you use services in the communitywhat smokefree means if you are admitted to hospitalsupport you can get2
What does smokefree mean?The hospital plans to become smokefree.This means smoking will not be allowed inany areas inside and outside of the hospital.If you smoke on the grounds you will beasked to stop by staff.Why is the Trust planning to go smokefree?Making sure that NHS services aresmokefree helps the health of people whouse hospital services and the health of thepeople who work there.Smoking causes health problems and youhave a bigger risk of dying at a younger age.3
Stopping smoking and your healthWhen you stop smoking your body starts to get better straight away.after20minutesafter8 hoursYour blood pressure and heart rate return tonormal.Your chance of having a heart attack is less. Yourbody is half as much nicotine and carbonmonoxide. (Nicotine is the chemical in tobaccothat makes it hard to stop smoking. Carbonmonoxide is one of the bad chemicals in yourbody because of smoking.)after1 dayYour lungs start to get cleaner.afterYour body has no nicotine left.2 daysafter3 daysYour senses of taste and smell are better.You can breathe more easily.You have more energy.after3-9monthsafter5 yearsafter10 yearsYour lungs are working better.You stop coughing.You only have half the change of having a heartattack compared with a smoker.Your chance of getting lung cancer is half that ofa smoker.Your chance of having a heart attack is the sameas someone who has never smoked.4
Stopping smoking will save you money.People who smoke 20 cigarettes a day willsave about 2500 per year.What smokefree means for patients, carers, staff andvisitors?When you are visiting someone in hospital donot bring tobacco or lighters to the ward.Smoking cigarettes or tobacco will not beallowed in any buildings, areas or groundsused by the hospital.This means patients, carers, staff and visitorsmust not smoke on the hospital grounds.5
What smokefree means if you use our services in thecommunityIf NHS staff come to see you at home theremust be a smokefree area where you canmeet.NHS staff or your GP can give you informationabout where you can get help to quit smoking.You can contact your local stop smokingservice for support. The contact details are atthe end of this leaflet.6
What smokefree means if you are admitted to hospitalIf you are in hospital the NHS can give younicotine replacement products to help withthe cravings for a cigarette.Nicotine replacement products may bepatches, gum, lozenges and inhalators.NHS staff can help and support you if you aretempted to have a smoke.If you take certain medication your doctor orpharmacist will talk to you about goingsmokefree to make sure you stay well.7
Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs)Certain types of e-cigs (like the one picturedhere) can be used on Trust sites, but only byservice users in outdoor spaces.If you would like to use an e-cig it must bedisposablenon-refillableand non-rechargeable.Other types of e-cig are not allowed to be usedanywhere on Trust sites.E-cigs are not yet licensed as a medicine, sothe Trust cannot prescribe them. If you wouldlike to use an e-cig you will need to buy yourown.E-cigs are not allowed within our ForensicServices.8
Where can I get support to stop smoking?Talk to staff who are looking after you.You can also get help in the community.If you live in NewcastleTel: 0191 269 1103 / 07809 105837If you live in North TynesideTel: 0300 2000 101If you live in NorthumberlandTel: 01670 813135If you live in SunderlandTel: 0191 565 3482 or 0800 107 07419
If you live in South TynesideTel: 0191 424 7300If you live in GatesheadTel: 0800 014 9092 / 0191 283 114510
Hard WordsCarbonmonoxideOne of the bad chemicals in your body because ofsmoking.NicotineThe chemical in tobacco that makes it hard to stopsmoking.NicotinereplacementA way that your body can get some nicotinewithout you smoking.SmokefreeYou will not be allowed to smoke.11
The text used in this leaflet is adapted from material kindly provided bythe Lancashire Care NHS Foundation TrustFurther information about the content, reference sources orproduction of this leaflet can be obtained from the PatientInformation Centre.This information can be made available in a range of formats onrequest (eg Braille, audio, larger print, easy read, BSL or otherlanguages). Please contact the Patient Information CentreTel: 0191 223 2545Published by the Patient Information Centre2016 Copyright, Northumberland, Tyne and WearNHS Foundation TrustRef, PIC/741/0316 March 2016 V2www.ntw.nhs.uk/picTel: 0191 223 2545Review date 2018Follow us@ntwnhswww.facebook.com/NTWNHS12
When you stop smoking your body starts to get better straight away. after 20 minutes Your blood pressure and heart rate return to normal. after 8 hours Your chance of having a heart attack is less. Your body is half as much nicotine and carbon monoxide. (Nicotine is the chemical in tobacco that makes it hard to stop smoking. Carbon
