Cannock Chase District Council celebrates award for compassion

Cannock Chase District Council is celebrating being awarded Compassionate Community status. The community was given the honour by Compassionate Communities UK (CCUK) at a ceremony which took place on May 23rd.…

Patients given more choice to cut waiting times

The government has announced that patients will be given more choice to decide where they receive NHS care in plans to reduce waiting times.GPs will provide referrals to up to five…

Be ahead of the third Bank Holiday rush!

The third bank holiday of May is fast approaching and whether you are planning to spend it with friends or with family, don’t let the holiday rush catch you out.  It…

Celebrating Maternity Unit Marvels

Baby Lifeline is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 MUM Awards, and wants to hear from families across the UK who have an inspiring story to share. NHS maternity…

Healthcare teams shortlisted for BBC Awards

Two specialist NHS teams have been shortlisted as finalists for the BBC Radio Stoke ‘Make a Difference Awards’ for their work in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent community. The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

International Nurses Day highlights the enormous opportunities of offer

Young people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being made aware of the opportunities that a career in nursing can bring on International Nurses Day. The day, organised by the International Council…

King’s Coronation Bank Holiday weekend

The Coronation of King Charles III on Monday 6 May will be a welcome Bank Holiday for the nation – but please be aware of what services are available to support…

NHS Urges Public to Prepare for Upcoming Bank Holidays

With many GP practices and pharmacies having reduced opening hours, it is important to plan ahead to avoid any unnecessary delays or interruptions in care. A vital resource during this time…

Successful Healthy Ageing Events in Staffordshire

Healthy Ageing is a priority for both the Staffordshire Health & Wellbeing Board, and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System, and we want to create a plan together. The Staffordshire…

NHS Progress On Waiting List Despite Busiest Winter On Record

The number of people waiting longest for elective treatment has dropped for the third month in a row as services dealt with the busiest winter on record, new figures show. The…

Clinics open for COVID-19 spring vaccinations

The next stage of the world-renowned COVID vaccination programme kicks off on Monday (17 April) to give added protection to those over the age of 75 and those with weakened immune…

Staffordshire NHS nominated for national awards

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s health and social care partnership has been nominated for five national awards. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB), which coordinates care across GPs, hospitals and local…

Heading away for Easter? Here’s the NHS advice to help you prepare…

With 6.5 million Brits heading away on an Easter break people in the Midlands are being encouraged to be ready for the Bank Holiday by making sure they have their prescription…

Top up your COVID-19 immunity this spring

As spring approaches, the NHS is offering eligible people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent a spring COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 is still circulating and people are still becoming seriously ill. The fact that…

The Hewitt Review: an independent review of integrated care systems published

An independent review of integrated care systems, announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement and chaired by The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, has concluded, and published its final report. The…

Be prepared and think 111 first during Easter and junior doctor Industrial…

The public in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to plan ahead and to choose NHS 111 first for any urgent health needs during the Easter bank holiday weekend and the…

Easter, May, and King’s Coronation Bank Holidays

The West Midlands is gearing up for the Easter, May, and King’s Coronation Bank Holiday period in 2023, and pharmacy opening times are now available.   Pharmacies that are open over…

Flagship COVID vaccination site to close after delivering more than 200,000 jabs

The largest COVID-19 vaccination site in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent closes its doors after more than two years and delivering in excess of 200,000 vaccinations. Staff at the Daniel Platt Business Park…

Important Information about Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) updated March 2024 The current contract for general practice service provision at Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre (BHWC), High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XH, came to a…

Involvement aims to capture views on assisted conception across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

People across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are to be asked their views on assisted conception.  From tomorrow (Wednesday 1 March) until Wednesday 22 March, the public can fill in an online survey…

Vaccinations reach vulnerable homeless population

Rough sleepers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are receiving lifesaving COVID-19 vaccinations thanks to the outreach work of the NHS vaccination team. Since December, more than forty people from the homeless community…

New school could help shape the future of nursing in primary care

A ground-breaking new “school” that could transform nursing in GP practices is being launched in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.  The Staffordshire General Practice Nursing Foundation School is the first of its kind…

Consultation Online Event

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Consultation Online Event

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Consultation Event, ASDA, Burton-on-Trent

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Consultation Event, Burton Library

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Consultation Event, ASDA Tamworth

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Consultation Event, Lichfield Library

Inpatient Mental Health Services South-East Staffordshire This consultation is about the future of inpatient mental health services (when people need to stay in hospital) following a fire at the George Bryan…

Help us find a long-term solution for the inpatient mental health services…

A public consultation into the future provision of inpatient mental health services for adults in south east Staffordshire launches this week (9 February). The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB)…

National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 12 February 2023

Across the Integrated Care System, we are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week which runs from Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February. NHS Apprenticeships are a great way to gain ‘on the…

‘Community Get Together’ to take place in Stoke

MEDIA RELEASE The NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is inviting people to a Community Get Together, which supports health and wellbeing and offers a warm space to get together. The Community…

Consultation on the provision of inpatient mental health services for adults in…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) yesterday (Thursday 19 January) gave the go-ahead for plans for the provision of inpatient mental health services for adults in south and east Staffordshire…

We have a zero tolerance stance on abuse towards staff

All NHS staff should be able to come to work without fear of violence, abuse or harassment from other staff or the general public. We are the NHS; we are proud…

Extra rewards for becoming one of our Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent health and…

Nurses, therapists and other health professionals in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who are considering working extra hours over the winter period can be part of an award-winning reserves programme. Reservists are able…

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent named ‘Finance Team of the Year’

Finance teams working in NHS organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have been named Finance Team of the Year. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National Healthcare Finance Awards programme recognises the…

Group A Streptococcus / Scarlet Fever

Group A Streptococcus Parents who are concerned about media reports into the increase of Strep A infections in the community are advised to look out for common symptoms and take appropriate…

‘Harder’ flu season means it’s more important than ever for children and…

This winter could see a considerable increase in people being admitted to hospital with flu, with parents being urged to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. In November this…

Antibiotics save lives so lets keep them working

This week is World Antimicrobial Awareness week, which highlights one of the biggest challenges to modern medicine. And to mark the week clinicians are urging people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to…

Services ready for winter – are you?

Health and care organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have come together to agree a plan to help keep everyone safe this winter. And they are asking everyone to help play a…

Cultivating courage and compassion for ourselves and others

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is pleased to invite newly registered nurses and midwives across England, who are up to two years post-registration, to join us for a 90-minute webinar exploring the…

New and improved COVID-19 vaccination walk-in comes to Leek

Leek Moorlands Hospital will host the latest COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the town. The walk-in clinic will be available for any eligible patient without the need for an appointment from 10.30am-3.30pm on Saturday…

Doctors urge women to check their breasts and book their mammograms

As we come to the end of October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are reminding women of the importance of regularly checking their breasts. With one…

Help shape the services for young people with special educational needs and…

People have until the end of the month to provide feedback that that will help shape the services that are provided for children and young people with special educational needs and…

We are seeking a collaborative leader to chair Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB

Following the announcement that Prem Singh, Chair of the NHS Integrated Care Board, will be retiring from the NHS in December 2022, we have been working with NHS England to launch…

People aged 50 and over invited for COVID-19 booster and flu jab…

Thousands of residents in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent aged 50 and over are now able to book their COVID-19 autumn booster and flu vaccination. NHS COVID-19 and flu vaccination programmes will work…

‘New’ service will help treat asthma suffered by more than one in…

The families of children and young people who have asthma are being asked for their views about a ‘new’ nursing service in Stoke-on-Trent. The Asthma Nurse Service used to provide a…

Innovative health and care apprenticeship scheme scoops award

An innovative apprenticeship scheme that allows young people to “try before they buy” a career in health or care has won a coveted award. The scheme, developed and run by the…

Pause agreed in programme to find long-term solution for in-patient mental health…

NHS England and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) have agreed to pause the Assurance Panel planned for September, which would allow the ICB to reflect further on the…

Quality Improvement Network

A network meeting to improve health and care across our Integrated Care Systems. This is an online event via Zoom, to join please email systemCQI@mpft.nhs.uk

Alignment gives level playing field across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) has agreed to harmonise the eligibility criteria for a number of treatments to ensure they are the same across the area, while following the…

Recruitment drive kicks off launch of Virtual Wards projects in Staffordshire and…

Recruitment is underway to staff “virtual wards” that will be able to care for hundreds of patients throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The Virtual Wards project aims to give hospital-equivalent care to…

Get the right health care this Bank Holiday

Some health services will be closed or operating at different hours on Monday to allow staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen during her funeral. GP practices in…

Queen Elizabeth II statement

Queen Elizabeth II statement We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.  On behalf of colleagues at the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board…

One Health and Care workshop

We’re hosting an online workshop on the integrated shared care record, known as One Health and Care (OHC). Anyone who is involved in providing direct care is invited to attend this…

Progress made on mental health services formerly provided by the George Bryan…

Health and care leaders today (Thursday 18 Aug) determined to move to the next stage in the process for in-patient mental health services previously provided at the George Bryan Centre in…

Holiday heatwave means everyone should take care in the sun

With temperatures predicted to remain very high for the remainder of this week people are being asked to remember to stay safe in the sun.  No-one is immune to being exposed…

ICS shortlisted for health service national award

The Staffordshire and Stoke-in-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The ICS is made up of the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Integrated…

Chair of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB announces retirement

Prem Singh, Chair of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced his retirement, after 47 years’ service within the NHS and social care. Prem Singh, Chair of…

With temperatures soaring we need to keep cool and stay safe

With temperatures soaring we need to keep cool and stay safe The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning from Sunday until Tuesday and everyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is urged…

Help elderly people in your life stay safe in the heat

Help elderly people in your life stay safe in the heat With hot weather expected throughout the week and into next weekend across the UK people are being asked to look…

Health passport for people with learning disabilities in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent up…

Health passport for people with learning disabilities in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent up for national award A project which supports people with learning disabilities and autism in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to get…

COVID-19 vaccination programme passes 2.5 million doses in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

COVID-19 vaccination programme passes 2.5 million doses in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent The COVID-19 vaccination effort has reached another milestone this week with 2.5 million jabs now having been given. COVID has…

Book your place at our roadshows  

People are being given the chance to attend a series of health and care events that will help explain some important changes and tell them how they can get involved in…

Recruitment Open Day

Join our amazing health and care sector in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.  You don’t need previous experience, just have the right values and behaviours, entry level roles available across the health and…

Beginning of a new era as Integrated Care Board takes over from…

Friday marks the beginning of a new era for health and care services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. At midnight on Thursday, the six NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) that have been…