Progress towards smokefree mental health services According to a report published by ASH, 1 in 5 mental health trust still don’t have a comprehensive smoke free policy in place. In 55% of trusts, patients were not asked if they smoke on admission. This report was published on the 29/10/2019. The governments objective is for all…
ASH FACT SHEET SMOKING AND MENTAL HEALTH ASH (action on smoking and health) have published a fact sheet examining the link between smoking and mental health. It is estimated that 40% of adults with serious mental illnesses smoke. Some evidence suggests that smoking could act as a trigger for mental health. More effort is needed…
STOPTOBER IS COMING Stoptober is arriving and this is the perfect time to quit smoking. Hospitals are advised to encourage patients to quit smoking during this month. The NHS are providing support for smokers to quit and e-cigarettes are encouraged as a useful stop smoking tool. For more information and support for this coming Stoptober…
CYGNET HOSPITAL BECKTON PILOT Cygnet Hospital Beckton have piloted our service in their hospital with great results. The pilot was for 3 months and showed positive patient and staff feedback. Patients are quoted as saying “I have cut down tobacco use,” “They are good value as I use 1 a day, cheaper than a packet…
NHS SMOKE FREE PLEDGE NHS have stated that smoking is the single greatest cause of premature death and disease in our communities. Smoking is an epidemic that kills 80,000 people in England every year. There is growing evidence to suggest people with mental health conditions are at a greater disadvantage. We welcome NHS’s pledge to…
Public Health England (PHE) Smoking and Mental Health Public Health England (PHE), have published guidance on the importance of smoking cessation among mental health patients. According to PHE’s report people with poor mental health die, on average, 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population and smoking is the biggest cause of this life…