On Thursday 6 February, the Darlington community stop smoking support team joined forces with the Treating Tobacco Dependency to host a Swap to Stop event at Darlington Memorial Hospital, helping smokers switch to vapes as a healthier alternative.
The event saw 48 vapes distributed to staff, patients, and visitors. Due to high demand, more stock will be ordered.
Event Highlights:
- People engaged: Staff (38), Patients (18), Visitors (10)
- Vapes given: Staff (35), Patients (9), Visitors (4)
Benefits of Quitting Smoking
- Improved taste, smell, and breathing
- Increased energy and better circulation
- Brighter skin and whiter teeth
About Regulated Vapes
Vapes contain four key ingredients: nicotine, flavourings, propylene glycol (found in inhalers), and vegetable glycerine (used in cough syrups). Regulated vapes pose far less risk than smoking.
The Swap to Stop initiative was a great success in supporting a smoke-free future. It’s never too late to quit, for stop smoking support, please contact the Treating Tobacco Dependency Team for patients when they are in hospital cddft.
Thank you to all who participated.
