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 reform both place ICBs…

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System partners raise…

Partners from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) have come together to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), which takes place on Sunday 10 September 2023. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established…

NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent gear up for…

Children in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the region against viruses ahead of winter. School aged children will…

Update on weight management drug Wegovy

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)  have issued a recommendation to the NHS, which under the NHS Act becomes a mandatory requirement to make available a drug called Semaglutide (brand name Wegovy®)…

MMR vaccine push during holiday season as new…

Parents are being urged to make sure their children’s MMR vaccinations are up to date ahead of  the new school year.  MMR stands for measles, mumps and rubella. All three are highly infectious conditions. An…

More people to get new shingles vaccine protection

A new vaccine will soon be available to guard more people against a painful illness that is particularly prevalent among older adults. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, which mostly affects…

Consultant Strikes Set to Cause Major Disruption to…

The NHS is facing major disruption to routine care due to strikes, compounded by staff holidays and warm weather, one of England’s top doctors has warned today. Consultants across the NHS are striking on Thursday…

ICB publishes findings from public involvement on assisted…

The report of findings from a public involvement around assisted conception services is published today. In the three-week involvement in March, local people were asked their views about a draft interim policy for assisted conception…

Your Continued Health and Medical Care Over the…

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, the NHS is urging patients to plan ahead to ensure continued uninterrupted medical care. Some GP practices and pharmacies will have reduced opening hours during the period. If…

Join us at our Health and Wellbeing Roadshow…

Join us for our Health and Wellbeing Roadshow! Partners across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System are working with Burton Albion Football Club to host a Health and Wellbeing Roadshow for people with Learning…

NHS braced for further disruption during latest junior…

The NHS is facing another period of significant disruption this week, with potentially thousands more appointments and procedures postponed due to the latest round of industrial action by junior doctors. From 7am on Friday 11…

Report of findings published following analysis of consultation…

The report of findings of a public consultation into the future of inpatient mental health services for people in south east Staffordshire is published today. The consultation into the services formerly provided at the George…

Fire Service awarded after helping 150 vulnerable people…

We have been celebrated for our achievements in responding to falls with a dedicated national award. Back in December last year, we started a joint initiative with the NHS, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the…

People Hub and Stoke-on-Trent City Council Partners Collaborate…

The People Hub team, in close collaboration with Stoke-on-Trent City Council partners, is thrilled to share the successful implementation of their award-winning homecare worker programme. This groundbreaking initiative which achieved the HPMA Capsticks Excellence in…

NHS Celebrates 75th Birthday as a Beacon of…

On the 5th of July 2023, the National Health Service (NHS) will celebrate 75 years of healthcare. The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is honouring this milestone as it represents an incredible…

Worried about your weight – no need to…

Any adult with concerns about their weight can now enrol on a specialist NHS course without seeing their doctor or any other medical professional first. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme has been running successfully across Staffordshire…

Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

On Wednesday 5 July the NHS marks 75 years of service. Both locally and nationally, organisations are celebrating this milestone in many different ways. ICS partners across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are no different, with events…

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for people living in East and…

A programme for people living with a lung condition in East and South-East Staffordshire. The programme includes supported exercise and education led by a specialist pulmonary rehabilitation team. The programme can be done at a…

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

The self-referral pathway is now closed, which means people can no longer refer themselves to the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme. NHS England are in the process of reviewing the outcomes of the pilot. Anyone…

One month countdown to get Spring Vaccination

The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has administered more than 89,335 spring vaccinations since mid-April. Those eligible who have not yet had their vaccination are encouraged to come forward before the seasonal…

Two new COVID vaccination clinics open in Leek

COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered at two new clinics in Leek. Leek Pharmacy on Queens Drive and Fountain Street Pharmacy have opened their doors to members of the public in an expansion to the previous…

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. CCUK Trustee Manjula Patel…

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 different healthcare providers, with…

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 is advised to take…

Celebrating Maternity Unit Marvels

The UK’s leading maternity safety charity, Baby Lifeline, is relaunching its UK Maternity Unit Marvels (MUM) Awards, to give parents the chance to say thank you to the individuals or the teams who made the…

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 Integrated Care Board’s Learning…

International Nurses Day highlights the enormous opportunities of…

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 of Nurses is held…

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 your health. With three…

NHS Urges Public to Prepare for Upcoming Bank…

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 is the NHS 111…

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 Healthy Ageing Partnership Group…

NHS Progress On Waiting List Despite Busiest Winter…

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 NHS has continued to…

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 systems. 35 clinics in…

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 councils in the county,…

Heading away for Easter? Here’s the NHS advice…

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 medicines and knowing where…

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 we are not seeing…

The Hewitt Review: an independent review of integrated…

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 review set out to…

Be prepared and think 111 first during Easter…

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 planned industrial action planned…

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 the Bank Holidays can…

Flagship COVID vaccination site to close after delivering…

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 in Tunstall will deliver…

Important Information about Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre

The current contract for general practice service provision at Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre (BHWC), High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XH, came to a natural end in March 2024.  Burntwood estate provision has been developed…

Involvement aims to capture views on assisted conception…

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 and take part in…

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 have been vaccinated at…

New school could help shape the future of…

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 and is enrolling its…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

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 Centre in Tamworth. It…

Help us find a long-term solution for the…

A public consultation into the future provision of inpatient mental health services for adults in south east Staffordshire launches this week (9 February).

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 job’ experience and earn…

‘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 Get Together sees organisations…

Consultation on the provision of inpatient mental health…

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 to go to public…

We have a zero tolerance stance on abuse…

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 to be diverse. We…

Extra rewards for becoming one of our Staffordshire…

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 to pick-and-choose when and…

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent named ‘Finance Team of…

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 work of finance teams…

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 action as necessary. Group…

‘Harder’ flu season means it’s more important than…

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 year, 97 people with…

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 return any unused anti-biotics…

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 part in making sure…

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 experience and skills of…

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

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 November 19. Dr Paddy…

Doctors urge women to check their breasts and…

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 in eight women diagnosed…

Help shape the services for young people with…

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 disabilities (SEND) in Stoke-on-Trent.…

We are seeking a collaborative leader to chair…

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 a national recruitment process. We…

People aged 50 and over invited for COVID-19…

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 together to protect people…

‘New’ service will help treat asthma suffered by…

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 specialist nurse who would…

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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated…

Pause agreed in programme to find long-term solution…

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 feedback received from our…

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…

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 latest clinical evidence and…

Recruitment drive kicks off launch of Virtual Wards…

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 patients while they remain…

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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will…

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 we would like to…

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 workshop. We want to…

Progress made on mental health services formerly provided…

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 Tamworth. It means proposals…

Holiday heatwave means everyone should take care in…

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 to very high temperatures…

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 Care Partnership (ICP), which…

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 the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

With temperatures soaring we need to keep cool…

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 to not take risks…

Help elderly people in your life stay safe…

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 out for frail and…

Health passport for people with learning disabilities in…

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 easier and safer access…

COVID-19 vaccination programme passes 2.5 million doses in…

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 not gone away, and…

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 developing the future of…

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 care sector in Staffordshire…

Beginning of a new era as Integrated Care…

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 NHS commissioners for more…