Smoking and Vaping

Smoking and vaping are associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications including respiratory, and delayed wound and bone healing. It is in your best interests to stop smoking/vaping 6 weeks prior to your surgery or as soon as you become aware that your surgery is planned. This period presents a unique opportunity for us to assist you to permanently stop smoking/vaping. You will be contacted by nursing staff and offered smoking and vaping cessation advice and options.

Bidwill Trust Hospital is a smoke/vape free facility and this goes with our philosophy for the promotion of good health.

Smoking or vaping is not permitted within the hospital or its grounds.

Quit Cards are available at your GP/Surgeons Room/Bidwill Trust Hospital if you need assistance with the cessation of smoking or vaping.