Smokefree Workplace Policy

In 2006, the Trust became officially "smoke free" and smoking is not permitted in the hospital buildings nor within the hospital grounds.  We have recently updated our Smokefree Workplace Policy and have extended the scope and level of support which we can offer to patients, visitors and staff to quit smoking or manage withdrawal symptoms. 

Ready, Steady, Quit!

The Trust has a Smokefree policy. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the buildings or in the hospital grounds.

We actively encourage people to give up smoking, and if you come to hospital and you do smoke, it is part of our routine care to refer you to Gloucestershire's NHS Stop Smoking Service (GSSS).  Patients who smoke will be offered support to quit and manage withdrawal symptoms through the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy .

If you are a smoker, now is the time to quit!   You will be healthier in the long run, will heal quicker, will feel better faster and will be less likely to suffer from complications.

GET WELL SOONER - more about stopping smoking before your hospital visit

Support to stop smoking

Gloucestershire's NHS Stop Smoking Service (GSSS)

People are four times more likely to give up smoking when they access specialist smoking cessation teams.  Gloucestershire's specialist NHS Stop Smoking Service (GSSS) works very closely with the Trust and one of their specialist advisors works in the hospital.    To find out more about accessing support on giving up smoking visit the Gloucestershire Stop Smoking Service website, phone them directly on 08454 220040 or ask your doctor or nurse for more information.

GET WELL SOONER - more about stopping smoking before your hospital visit

Stop Smoking Pod at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Visitors, patients and staff at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital can get on the spot advice to quit smoking thanks to an innovative ‘Quit stop pod’. The pod, which is situated in the atrium, is a joint initiative between Gloucestershire NHS Stop Smoking service, the Hospitals Trust, and Smokefree South West. 

Smokers can able drop in for free 1:1 advice with a specialist stop smoking adviser without the need to make an appointment.

The pod is open Monday to Friday during the daytime and a booth at the back of the pod is available for private consultations.

In addition to the pod at GRH, the Stop Smoking team offer a range of free services at convenient locations across the county, including GP surgeries, pharmacies, children’s centres and workplaces.  To find out more call the local GSSS helpline on 08454 220040 or access the Gloucestershire Stop Smoking Service website.

Further information

For further information on quiting smoking you can also go the NHS Choices website.