Medway Maritime Hospital will hold a public meeting about its plans to go smoke-free.

Under its plans, patients, staff and visitors will be prohibited from smoking anywhere in the hospital buildings, car parks and grounds with effect from October 17.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is preparing a communication, education and training plan for staff, patients and visitors.

A spokesman said: “The aim is to improve the environment and overall experience for everyone using the hospital.

“The trust is also determined to ensure that the impact of the change on residents living around the hospital is kept as minimal as possible, and is working closely with Medway Council on this.”

The meeting will take place at 6.30pm on Wednesday in the hospital’s Postgraduate Centre.

Email hannah.puttock@nhs.net or call 01634 825292 to register.