Smoke and Vape Free Policy

The NHS Lothian Smoke and Vape Free Policy sets out the aims of NHS Lothian to:

• Improve the health of all users of NHS Lothian premises by protecting people from the dangers of exposure to environmental tobacco and vape smoke
• Improve patient safety by reducing the risk of smoking and vaping related complications in smokers and/or vape users and those exposed to passive smoking and/or vaping
• Highlight stop smoking support provided by Quit Your Way for NHS Lothian patients, visitors, or staff who wish to stop using tobacco.
• Reduce health inequalities.
• Ensure, patients, staff and visitors are aware that, smoking and vaping are not permitted in NHS premises or on NHS grounds.