Health bosses have launched a campaign to ban all smoking at Chase Farm Hospital.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which took over the site last July, has extended its ‘Smoke Free Royal Free’ campaign to the hospital, on The Ridgeway, Enfield.
Dr Alison Rodger, consultant and clinical director of public health at the RFL, said: “The Royal Free London has a duty to protect all patients, staff and visitors from being exposed to second hand smoke and ensuring that we have a completely smoke free site is the best way of achieving that goal.
“Our smoke free policy is essential to creating a healthy pleasant environment for people who visit and work in our hospitals.
“With 100,000 people in the UK dying every year from smoking-related diseases, we are also focused on encouraging and supporting all those who pass through our hospitals to quit.”
This means that all grounds, including entrances, car parks and other spaces will be smoke free.
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