Most public hospitals in England ban vaping on their premises despite health advice from Public Health England (PHE) to allow it, according to a survey conducted by pro-smoking group Forest.
Out of 170 trusts surveyed, just 45% allowed vaping in the grounds and 19% inside their buildings.
The Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospitals Trust, in the Merseyside area of northwest England, was the most progressive when it came to allowing vaping, according to the report.
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