Guidance for education settings responding to a sudden unexpected death being treated…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) has published a new guidance document to support heads, principals and safeguarding leads of schools, colleges and education settings across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent around…

Make health part of your holiday plans: check vaccinations before you travel

With the summer holidays just around the corner, families across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are getting ready for well-earned breaks. Whether you’re staying in the UK or heading abroad, local health experts…

Don’t miss the chance to have your say on birthing services

Includes video content Health leaders are urging people to have their say in the final weeks of a consultation on the future of birthing services in Stafford and Lichfield. Around 800…

Share your feedback on NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wheelchair Service

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SSoT) Wheelchair Service is for children, young people and adults of all ages, who have a physical and/or degenerative long-term condition expected to last six months…

Streeting: 10 Year Health Plan empowers patients

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has outlined how the 10 Year Health Plan brings services closer to patients. The plan, published on the government’s website, sets…

NHS partners join forces to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent Pride 2025

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) NHS partners recently came together to attend and celebrate Stoke-on-Trent Pride 2025 at Hanley Park. The event attracted thousands of visitors from across the…

Updated Care Home Resource Pack now available for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 

A resource pack to further support care homes and care staff in recognising and responding to deterioration in their residents has been published by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS). …

Diabetes Week 2025 – spaces available on type 2 diabetes NHS Path…

Spaces are available on a successful programme running across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent which supports people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on their path to remission. The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care…

Meetings approach to let people have their say on the future of…

A series of meetings are approaching that will give everyone a chance to have their say on the future of freestanding midwife-led birthing services in Stafford and Lichfield.  A public consultation…

ICB to take part in free dementia services event during Dementia Action…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is participating in a free dementia services showcase event in Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday 21 May 2025 as part of Dementia Action Week (19 –…

Public consultation on the future of freestanding midwife-led birthing units in south…

A public consultation is launching today (Mon 12 May) to gather views on the future of birthing services at the freestanding midwife-led birthing units (FMBUs) in Stafford and Lichfield. Birthing services…

“…Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one…

This blog includes content related to death and grief. “…Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?” [Extract of The Summer Day, by Mary…

New All-Age Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy launched during Dying…

A new strategy to improve palliative and end of life care for communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has been launched by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB). The Staffordshire and…

New All-Age Palliative and End of Life Care, All-Age Respiratory, and Healthy…

Three new strategies to improve palliative and end of life, respiratory, and healthy ageing and frailty care for communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have been launched by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated…

Sunshine and self-care: NHS urges residents to prepare ahead of the early…

With the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May fast approaching and warm and sunny weather on the cards, the NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is encouraging local residents to…

What’s your vaccine status?

Today marks the beginning of World Immunisation Week (24-30 April 2025) and the NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is asking ‘what’s your vaccine status?’ – encouraging you to check if you…

New finance lead joins NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board has appointed a new interim Chief Finance Officer. Claire Finn will join the ICB board in June following completion of all HR processes and brings…

Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme launches in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

The NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is ready to protect the most vulnerable in our community by launching its COVID-19 vaccination programme this spring. If you’re aged 75 and over, have…

This Easter you can get all the help you need for a…

Community pharmacists can now give treatment and advice for a range of conditions, meaning you don’t need a GP appointment to get the help you need. So this Easter bank holiday…

Stock up this Easter and avoid the bank holiday rush

As the Easter bank holiday is just around the corner, the NHS is urging you to be prepared. There’s a few steps you can take in advance to ensure you have…

All Aboard the Cancer Awareness Bus: Bringing Life-Saving Information to Your Town

Residents across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are invited to visit the Cancer Bus as it makes its way through 15 different towns, offering vital information, free health checks, and friendly conversations about…

Cancer Bus Tour

The cancer bus is coming to a town near you! Travelling to 15 different towns across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, we are inviting you to come and chat to us about cancer.…

New health and care careers podcast launched by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated…

A new health and care careers podcast, which looks at the different entry routes into careers within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS), has been launched this week. The first…

International Executive Joins NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

A former executive for one of the world’s leading tyre companies has joined Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board as a non-executive board member. Mike Lawton, who has substantial experience in…

Workers in adult care sector to get the support they need for…

People in need of care across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are set to benefit from a new platform that will support those working in the care sector to be the best that…

Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer announcement

From David Pearson MBE, ICB Chair It is with sadness that I announce that Peter Axon has informed the Board of his intention to leave Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board…

Share your views on adult mental health services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

Residents are being asked to share their experiences and views on adult mental health services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to inform the delivery of the new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services…

Libraries now offering people support to use NHS App

People who need that little bit of extra help to download and register on the NHS App can now do so at a library in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The support is…

ICS Health and Care People Team named as finalist for The Learning…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System’s (ICS) Health and Care People Outreach Team has been named as a finalist in the forthcoming The Learning Awards 2025. The ICS Outreach team partnered…

Super bodies can help children fight off illnesses as they return after…

As children return to schools and nurseries after the Christmas break, common winter illnesses that often start circulating at this time of year are set to rise. But children’s Super Bodies…

Protect yourself and your loved ones: Winter viruses are on the rise

The NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is urging residents to take action against the increasing threat of winter viruses, as Covid-19, flu, and RSV cases are on the rise. Matthew Missen,…

Fire and Rescue Service celebrates anniversary of falls response and home from…

We are celebrating the anniversary of two of our vital teams which have relieved pressure on the NHS and supported over 3,500 vulnerable people. Our falls response team attend non-injury falls…

Extra GP appointments to support Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent patients this winter

Extra appointments are being made available across general practice to support patient access this winter in the form of Primary Care Winter Hubs.  These hubs are designed to provide access for…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Join antibiotic amnesty for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, healthcare leaders across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are asking residents to join an ‘antibiotic amnesty’ by returning any unused antibiotics to their local pharmacy. This important…

World Diabetes Day – spaces available on type 2 diabetes NHS Path…

Spaces are available on a successful programme running across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent which supports people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on their path to remission. The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care…

Chief pharmacist reveals her flu misery because she was too busy to…

One of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s most senior pharmacists has revealed how she succumbed to over four months of illness because she was “too busy” to get a flu jab.  Now Tania…

New survey seeks feedback on adult mental health services across Staffordshire and…

Residents are being asked to share their experiences and views on adult mental health services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to inform the delivery of the new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services strategy…

Government launches ‘Change NHS’ conversation

The government has started a national conversation about the future of the NHS. A new online platform, change.nhs.uk, has been created to collect views and ideas from the public, NHS staff…

Share your views to improve respiratory, healthy ageing and frailty, and palliative…

Residents are being asked to share their views on three key aspects of healthcare to help shape new strategies from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) that will be launched…

New vaccine offers protection against common winter virus

This year a new vaccine will give vulnerable people protection against another common winter virus that can cause serious health complications, for the first time. People can now have vaccination defence…

Prostate Cancer Awareness – Coming forward could save your life

As we continue to emphasise the importance of early cancer detection, men across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being reminded to take charge of their health and come forward if they have…

Marking World Oral Contraception Day: Pharmacy Oral Contraception service offers easier access…

As we celebrate World Oral Contraception Day on 26 September, residents in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now skip the GP visit and get a prescription for oral contraception directly from their…

Extra events give people more chance to have their say on urgent…

More local events have been organised to help people from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent discuss their views on urgent care.  They are part of an exercise to gather views on local…

ICON Week 2024 – Raising Awareness About Infant Crying and Coping Strategies

“Babies cry, you can cope!” This September, NHS, local authorities, and healthcare organisations across the country are uniting to deliver crucial messages to parents through ICON Week 2024. Research indicates that…

Junior doctors accept pay offer

Junior doctors in England have accepted the government’s pay offer, with 66% voting in favour of the deal. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) supported the offer of a 22.3%…

111 offers urgent mental health support for people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now get urgent mental health support, 24/7, by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option. The new service, which has been rolled out across…

You are invited to join the online AGM for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is coming together virtually on Thursday 26 September 2024 (4-6pm) to host their Annual General Meeting. All are welcome to attend and people are asked…

Prepare for the August Bank Holiday: Key Advice from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, we are asking residents to plan ahead to ensure they have their healthcare essentials ready for Monday, August 26th. Some GP practices and pharmacies…

AI funding boost for prescription deliveries

The government has announced £32million of funding for 98 AI projects, including the use of AI algorithms to make prescription deliveries more efficient. A project led by Nottingham-based Anteam will receive…

Get involved with improving urgent and emergency care across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Residents are being asked to share their views about urgent and emergency care as Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent plan for the introduction of urgent treatment centres (UTCs). UTCs will offer help to…

Local Charity gets Accreditation and Recognition for High-Quality Voluntary Sector Support

Praised for its ability to “challenge the status quo to bring about improvements,” the Stoke-on-Trent-based charity’s leadership and representation has led to national recognition. VAST, the voluntary sector’s local infrastructure organisation…

Whooping cough vaccine uptake encouraged in pregnant women

As the number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases across the country increases, pregnant women in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to make sure they protect their babies, and themselves, through…

Three weeks left to get spring Covid booster as NHS rolls out…

With only a few weeks left of this year’s spring covid vaccine programme, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up…

Infected Blood Inquiry Report – advice for patients

The Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, has published his report following an independent public statutory Inquiry established to examine the circumstances in which men, women and children…

Public Conversation – Your Adult Mental Health Services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

The NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has been working with local patients, staff, interested groups and partners to understand how mental health services could be designed and is launching a series…

DHU Healthcare Delivers NHS 111 Service for the Midlands

Community Interest Company (CIC) DHU Healthcare is now responsible for delivering NHS 111 services for people across the Midlands.The move to a larger, regional NHS 111 provision to cover the whole…

New benefits management process introduced to support One Health and Care

One Health and Care (OHC) is a centralised electronic shared care record that contains patients’ health information. It allows multiple health providers across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to access and update the…

Get ready for the May Bank Holidays across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Residents of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are encouraged to ensure medical care and repeat prescriptions are included in their plans for the two May Bank Holidays. During these busy bank holiday periods,…

NHS urges parents in the Midlands to get lifesaving routine vaccines for…

This World Immunisation Week health leaders in the Midlands are urging parents and carers to check their children are up to date with their essential childhood vaccinations, and book any that…

Important information about Gordon Street Surgery, Burton 

Click here for Gordon Street Surgery FAQs Gordon Street Surgery is currently run by the East Staffordshire Primary Care Partnership, which has been providing GP services to patients on a temporary…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System incorporates Docobo’s remote monitoring functionality into…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System has incorporated Docobo’s remote monitoring capability into its One Health and Care (OHC) platform. This will enable clinicians to access data about patients registered at…

SEND Inspection report

New report praises ‘determination’ to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities but says more work to be done City and NHS leaders have welcomed findings from…

Don’t suffer in silence with Long Covid, there is a local service…

People who are experiencing a variety of persistent symptoms are being advised to check whether they have Long Covid.  Covid is still circulating within the community, and while most people get…

Sexual Safety Organisational Charter

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board has signed up to NHS England’s first ever sexual safety organisational charter. The charter – the first of its kind – was launched last September…

Increase in measles infections prompts vaccine call

Five ‘pop-up’ MMR vaccination clinics have been organised in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire in response to rising cases of measles. Outbreaks of measles have been reported across the country and people who…

Prepare for a Happy, Healthy Easter Bank Holiday Weekend with NHS Guidance

As the Easter Bank Holiday weekend approaches from March 29 to April 1st, the NHS is urging patients to make sure they’re all set with their medical care plan. Just as…

Volunteers in Stoke-on-Trent are returning to help NHS trial new cancer screening…

Over the coming weeks, hundreds of participants in Stoke-on-Trent who enrolled on the NHS-Galleri trial in 2022 will be returning to the mobile clinic for their last of three appointments for…

Working together to support safer sleeping for babies

Parents across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being advised that sharing a bed with your baby may be unsafe. According to the Office of National Statistics, approximately three babies every week in…

1130 West Midlands NHS Pharmacies Begin Treating People For Common Conditions

Patients in the West Midlands will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy from today without needing to see a GP, as part of…

Protect your children from measles – as cases rise in the West…

Listen to our Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB podcast to hear Mathew Missen discuss more about measles and the MMR vaccine. Measles is a viral infection that can spread very quickly among people…

New advice line to make life easier for people accessing hospice care…

A new phone line and increase of specialist clinicians will make it easier for patients, relatives and health care professionals to access palliative and end of life care advice across Staffordshire…

Strategy to help people with autism life their best life launched

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board have been working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and people with lived experience of autism, to develop a new strategy designed to help autistic people…

Fire stations to host Covid-19 vaccination clinics for people with learning disabilities…

Covid-19 vaccination clinics specifically designed for people with learning disabilities and autism are taking place at fire stations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in January. The special clinics – which are taking…

NHS agrees plans for the future of inpatient mental health and assisted…

The NHS body responsible for the health and care of the 1.2 million people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, has agreed to accept recommendations on two programmes of work. These relate to…

PM responses about Health and Social Care during Liaison Committee appearance

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today (Tuesday 19 December) been answering questions from the Liaison Committee. The Liaison Committee is made up of Select Committee Chairs and considers the overall…

Success for East Staffordshire Primary Care Network at Clinical Research Network Awards

East Staffordshire Primary Care Network (PCN) are celebrating after picking up the ‘Embedding Research Award’, at this years’ Clinical Research Network Awards. Taking place at Grand Central in Wolverhampton, the awards…

NHS to make decisions on future of inpatient mental health and assisted…

The NHS body responsible for the health and care of the 1.2 million people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is due to make decisions on two key programmes of work next week…

The House of Lords Committee on Integration of Primary and Community Care

The House of Lords Committee on Integration of Primary and Community Care has published its report. Conclusions: ICSs need stability and continuity to develop more fully. Structures should be given time to…

Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations available for residents at Community Lounges

As winter approaches, Community Lounges are opening their doors in Stoke-on-Trent to offer a safe and warm space for local residents. Community Lounges offer advice and support for individuals and families…

Ensuring well-being in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent this winter: A guide for a…

The festive season is here, and while we all hope to have a good time, it’s useful to have a health and well-being checklist to make sure you stay well over…

Extra GP appointments to support Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent patients this winter

Extra appointments are being made available across primary care to support patient access this winter. The enhanced offer means that around 5,000 additional appointments are available every week through GP practices…

Vaccination clinics open ahead of Christmas to protect children against flu

Throughout December, parents and carers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to make sure their children are protected against flu. The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS), who are the primary…

Covid-19 vaccination clinics open over the festive period for high-risk children

With the festive season fast approaching, parents and carers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to ensure children who are more at-risk get their Covid-19 vaccination. Open to 5–15-year-olds who…

Last Day to book Covid-19 and flu vaccines approaches as National Booking…

To get ahead of the festive rush, residents in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being reminded that the deadline to book their final flu and Covid-19 of the year via the National…

Discover the power of small changes

Everyone with a learning disability, autism, or both, deserves to live longer, healthier and more independent lives. The ICB have launched a ‘Small Changes’ campaign to support people in making small…

New service makes it even easier to access NHS help for hearing…

There’s now a new and easy way for people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to get help with hearing issues through the NHS. If eligible, they can even refer themselves to NHS…

No appointment needed at Covid jab walk-in clinics

Fire stations, supermarkets, a library and a cricket club – just some of the places you can get a Covid-19 vaccination this month in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. In addition to pharmacies…

‘Pharmacy First’ contraceptive service launches in December

Thousands of women in England will be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy from next month. Pharmacies across the country will offer the new contraceptive service from…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent patients can now access their care records online

More patients in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access their medical records online than almost anywhere else in the country. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent now lead the country in online patient record…

Atkins appointed Health Secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Victoria Atkins has been appointed Health and Social Care Secretary as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle. Ms Atkins, MP for Louth and Horncastle, takes over from Steve Barclay,…

AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis in NHS hospitals

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help clinicians diagnose lung cancer quickly and accurately will be rolled out across England. The Government has announced £21m of funding to support AI tools being…

MPFT need your support to develop NHS health research bus

Please help MPFT by completing this brief survey, which will close 16th November 2023. MPFT are buying an NHS health research bus to make it easier for people to take part…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) shortlisted for a prestigious national…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The ICS has been shortlisted for the ‘Governance Project of the Year’ at the Chartered Governance…

NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent top for winter jab uptake

The NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has delivered more Covid-19 vaccinations than anywhere else in the Midlands. Just five weeks into the latest Covid-19 vaccination programme, more than 180,000 local people…

Local NHS to set up health advice line in response to Walleys…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent health leaders have responded to public concerns around recent news of data reporting at the Walleys Quarry site by setting up a resident’s health advice line. Odours from…

Walleys Quarry Landfill: hydrogen sulphide monitoring

Joint statement from Staffordshire County Council Public Health, UK Health Security Agency and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board On 5 October 2023, the Environment Agency published concerns about the accuracy…

Campaign aims to make sure people get to see the right health…

Contains video and audio content A campaign is underway to help people understand why they may be offered an appointment with an alternative health professional to a GP.  There are a…

Bentilee grandad urges others to have targeted lung health checks

When ex-smoker Jeffrey Crompton went for a lung health check he thought nothing was wrong but within 10 days he was having surgery to remove lung cancer. The 68-year-old was contacted…

We’re recruiting: Chief Executive Officer

Integrated Care Boards are seen by NHS leaders as the future of health and care integration in England. The NHS Long Term Plan and Government’s White Paper on health and care…