Our Emergency Department is very busy right now and some people are experiencing long waits. If you do not require emergency care, please use an alternative such as 111 online.
If you stop smoking before coming to hospital this could:
- reduce the chance of complications during and after surgery
- reduce the time needed to stay in hospital
- reduce the likelihood of being admitted or re-admitted to hospital
- increase the rate of healing and decrease scarring
Whilst visiting hospital, you can be supported to quit smoking by our dedicated QUIT team, who will offer you:
- a nicotine replacement therapy to reduce cravings
- a visit from a Tobacco Treatment Advisor to discuss your smoking and support you with a quit attempt
- a referral to Yorkshire Smokefree to start your quit attempt once you return home
For further information and guidance on smoking visit the NHS Better Health website.