16 September 2025

New – Vaccine information centre

On this page, you can find trusted information and practical resources. Whether you’re looking to understand more about vaccinations, download materials to share in your community or access resources in…

16 September 2025

New – Walk in vaccination clinics

The autumn / winter COVID-19 seasonal vaccination programme is now open. You can find out if you are eligible for the vaccination on the NHS COVID-19 vaccination webpage. If you’re…

10 September 2025

You and Your General Practice

NHS England has created a new set of guidelines called “You and Your General Practice” (YYGP) for patients and GP practices. These guidelines set out what you can expect from…

10 September 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September 2025

Every year on 10 September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness about how we can work together to create a world where fewer people die…

9 September 2025

New – Travel vaccinations

The routine vaccinations given by the NHS protect you against many illnesses, but do not cover all the serious infectious diseases found in other parts of the world. If you’re…

9 September 2025

NEW – Vaccinations and Immunisations

Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. By getting vaccinated you are protecting yourself and your loved ones by stopping the spread of harmful and potentially…

9 September 2025

New – Other vaccinations

Catching up on missed vaccinations It’s best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them. If you have or your…

9 September 2025

New – Seasonal vaccinations

COVID Cold & Flu Flu and COVID-19 can spread easily and lead to serious illness, especially for those at higher risk. That’s why getting your seasonal vaccinations is a vital…

9 September 2025

New – COVID-19 vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccination helps protect against COVID-19, which can be extremely serious for some people. The vaccination is offered to those people who are more at risk from COVID-19 and…

9 September 2025

New – Flu vaccination

Flu can be serious, especially for older adults, young children, and people with certain health conditions. Free flu vaccinations are available to people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent every year for…

9 September 2025

New – Vaccinations for school-age children

Immunisation protects children from illnesses that can be very harmful, like measles, polio and meningitis. Getting your child vaccinated protects them, and also protects other people including, parents, friends and…

9 September 2025

New – Vaccinations for adults aged 65 and over

Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. As well as protecting you, vaccinations can protect your family, friends and people in the wider community. The vaccines…

9 September 2025

New – Vaccinations for babies and pre-school children

Protecting babies and children from illness through vaccination helps them stay healthy and thrive as they grow. Vaccination can save your baby’s or child’s life. In the UK, we’ve become…

9 September 2025

NEW – Vaccinations for pregnancy

Did you know that when you’re pregnant, you’re more likely to catch some infections that can be dangerous for you and your baby? That’s because the immune system of all…

3 September 2025

Register your pregnancy at RWT

As soon as you know you’re pregnant you can register your pregnancy using this website: https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/newcrosswolverhampton This will notify your midwifery team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust who will…

3 September 2025

Register your pregnancy at UHDB

As soon as you know you’re pregnant, contact your GP surgery. They will arrange your first appointment with the midwife. Even if the midwife isn’t based at the surgery, they…

3 September 2025

Register your pregnancy at UHNM

When you know you are pregnant you can now self-refer to UHNM by visiting: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity/my-pregnancy-notes Once registered, a midwife will aim to be in touch with you approximately 8 weeks…

1 September 2025

New Chair Appointed to ICB Cluster

Following a national appointment process, Ian Green OBE has been confirmed as the Chair of the newly formed cluster between NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin…

27 August 2025

Campaign resource centre

19 August 2025

Birthing services available locally

Local and out-of-area maternity and birthing services are shown on the map below. Main hospital with consultant and midwife-led birthing services Royal Stoke University Hospital Queen’s Hospital, Burton Freestanding midwife-led…

19 August 2025

Birthing services consultation

What is the proposal and why is it needed? The birthing services consultation proposal is to make permanent the temporary closure of the birthing services at County Hospital and Samuel…

19 August 2025

Birthing services proposal – Advantages and disadvantages of the proposal and how we reached this

Birthing services proposal advantages Safe, sustainable staffing levels for the maternity units at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Queen’s Hospital, Burton – focusing our staff’s time where demand is greatest.…

19 August 2025

Birthing services at midwife-led units

Thank you for visiting our information page about our 12-week public consultation on birthing services at County Hospital, Stafford, and Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Lichfield, which ran from 12 May…

19 August 2025

A-Z of Support Services

Alice Charity – supporting disadvantaged & vulnerable families Are You Ready – Take a quick quiz to find out whether you’re ready for pregnancy and receive tailored advice on what you…

19 August 2025

Maternity Assessment Unit at UHNM

Maternity Assessment Unit at UHNM It is really important that you contact the Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) if you have concerns about your own health, or your baby’s. For example:…

19 August 2025

Urgent Care at Queens Hospital Burton

Urgent Care at Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB) You will be seen by our experienced midwives in the Triage Units at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB), from…

19 August 2025

Useful Contacts

Useful contact information UHNM Services Antenatal Clinic Reception: 01782 672111 Clinic Appointments: 01782 672113 Clinic Manager: 01782 672180 Delivery Suite Reception – Royal Stoke: 01782 672333 County Hospital: 01785 230059 Pelvic Health…

19 August 2025

Where to have your baby

Choosing where to have your baby: what is available within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent The law protects your right to decide where you give birth. The legal principle of consent means…

18 August 2025

Back to school: don’t forget vaccinations

As children get ready to head back to the classroom, it’s the perfect time for parents and carers in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to make sure they’re protected from preventable illnesses.…

6 August 2025

Prevention

Alcohol Strategy The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Alcohol Needs Assessment has been produced, an ICS partnership group formed in response to evidence of increasing harm…

6 August 2025

Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocates pilot

The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (also referred to as a Maternity and Neonatal ISA or MNISA) is a new senior role being piloted to support women, birthing people…

6 August 2025

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is partnership that plays an integral role in shaping local maternity and neonatal care across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Comprised of a team of dedicated…

6 August 2025

Infant CPR and Safe Sleep

CPR and safe sleep guide This guide has been created to help parents and carers with the essential steps for performing infant CPR and making sure your baby sleeps safely.…

6 August 2025

Maternity

What is the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS)? The purpose of the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is to bring together commissioners, providers and service users to develop…

5 August 2025

Gynaecology Pathways and services

What Is Gynaecology? Gynaecology is a medical specialty dedicated to the health and well-being of the female reproductive system. Gynaecologists are doctors specifically trained to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions…

5 August 2025

Contraception and Termination

Methods of contraception If you need contraception, you can visit your local Sexual Health Clinic or get in touch with your GP, alternatively some pharmacies offer access to the contraceptive…

5 August 2025

Community Gynaecology Services

NHS-Funded Gynaecology Services in the Community Health Harmonie provides NHS-funded gynaecology services in the community, commissioned by the ICB. These services cover a range of conditions, including heavy menstrual bleeding,…

5 August 2025

Fertility and Conception

Trying to get pregnant Pregnancy happens when sperm enters a vagina, travels through the cervix and womb to the fallopian tube and fertilises an egg. You’re more likely to get…

5 August 2025

Women’s Health Hubs

Women’s Health Hubs bring together healthcare professionals and existing services to provide an integrated service offer to women. Women’s Health Hubs are not necessarily a specific place, and often make…

4 August 2025

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

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…

4 August 2025

Transforming adult mental health inpatient services

This strategy, which runs until 2027, has been developed with our partner organisations, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), to develop…

4 August 2025

Population Health Management

What is Population Health Management? Our health and care needs are changing: our lifestyles are increasing our risk of preventable disease and are affecting our wellbeing, we are living longer…

4 August 2025

Women’s Health

The NHS provides comprehensive reproductive health services for women, including access to sexual health clinics (provided by local authority), support for menstrual problems, contraception, fertility care, and menopause management. There’s also…

4 August 2025

Wheelchair Service

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wheelchair Service The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wheelchair service is for children and adults of all ages, who have a physical and/or degenerative long-term condition expected to last…

24 July 2025

Planned Care

The Planned Care programme of work is split into 3 categories and includes, diagnostics, cancer pathways (including screening) and elective pathways (outpatient services and planned surgical procedures). Elective care refers…

24 July 2025

Community Transformation

The Community Transformation portfolio has three specific areas of work. These are Long Term Conditions (LTC), Palliative and End of Life Care (P&EOLC) and Frailty. Long Term Conditions (LTC) A…

24 July 2025

Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells in the body grow in an uncontrolled way. Speak to a GP if you notice any symptoms that are not normal for you. Possible…

21 July 2025

Health Inequalities

What are health inequalities? Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and between different groups within society. These include how long people are likely to…

21 July 2025

Improving Population Health

Our commitment to improve population health underpins the work of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) and is supported by partners spanning the NHS, local government, adult social…

21 July 2025

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…

9 July 2025

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…

8 July 2025

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…

4 July 2025

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,…

30 June 2025

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…

23 June 2025

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…

11 June 2025

Weight Management Medication

Weight Management Medication  15 August 2025: Weight management medication – update for patients  Following approval by NICE, tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be available on the NHS for eligible patients who meet…

11 June 2025

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

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…

5 June 2025

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

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…

29 May 2025

Other useful information and resources

Other useful information and resources  Neuroinclusive signposting and support in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent: This document is designed to support people who are neurodiverse with accessing local and relevant support services…

29 May 2025

Respiratory

Respiratory resources that may be of use to health and care professionals supporting people with a learning disability or people who are autistic with their health or care: Resources  Links…

29 May 2025

ReSPECT for healthcare professionals

ReSPECT resources for health and care professionals  End of Life Care resources that may be of use to health and care professionals supporting people with a learning disability or people…

29 May 2025

Reasonable Adjustments

Resources to support health and care professionals to make reasonable adjustments: LeDeR – Reasonable adjustments Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s Small Changes campaign Resources and materials for everyone Annual Health Checks Cancer…

29 May 2025

Mental Capacity Act

Below are a list of MenCap resources around the Mental Capacity Act  Assessing mental capacity when making decisions  A video showing expert examples of assessing mental capacity  Mental Capacity Act…

29 May 2025

Epilepsy

Epilepsy resources that may be of use to health and care professionals supporting people with a learning disability or people who are autistic with their health or care Resources that…

29 May 2025

LeDeR general information flyer and leaflet in multiple languages (Easy read)

We have created easy read versions of our general information LeDeR flyer and leaflets in multiple languages. These are listed below: Easy Read Flyers Arabic Bengali English  Kurdish Polish Punjabi…

29 May 2025

Diabetes

Diabetes resources that may be of use to health and care professionals supporting people with a learning disability or people who are autistic: Resources for health and care professionals to…

29 May 2025

Constipation

Constipation resources may be of use to health and care professionals supporting people with a learning disability or autistic people with their health or care: Constipation easy read leaflet  Constipation…

29 May 2025

Cardiovascular health

Easy read resources that can be used by health and care professionals to facilitate discussions around Cardiovascular Health – LeDeR – Resources Resources and materials for everyone Annual Health Checks…

29 May 2025

Cancer screening

Cervical Screening Myth Busting video produced by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB Cervical screening: A guide about cervical screening by and for women with learning disabilities. Bowel Screening Information in…

29 May 2025

Annual Health Check Resources

What is an Annual Health Check? Easy read guide Learning Disability Annual Health Check toolkit (NHS England and NHS Improvement London)  Step-by-step guide to Health Checks for people with a…

20 May 2025

ICB to take part in free dementia services event during Dementia Action Week 2025 (19…

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…

12 May 2025

Public consultation on the future of freestanding midwife-led birthing units in south Staffordshire to start

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…

7 May 2025

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

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…

6 May 2025

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

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…

6 May 2025

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

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…

24 April 2025

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

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…

24 April 2025

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…

23 April 2025

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…

16 April 2025

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,…

15 April 2025

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

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…

14 April 2025

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…

27 February 2025

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…

26 February 2025

Vaccine Misinformation

Unfortunately, we have seen a big increase in vaccine misinformation spreading online. With so much information at our fingertips, it can be really confusing and difficult to make informed decisions…

19 February 2025

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…

18 February 2025

Pharmacy First

Think Pharmacy First  Did you know that you can go to your local community pharmacy for a vast range of healthcare needs? You can get help and advice for lots…

18 February 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs or ‘water infections’) 

Who can use this service Females aged 16 to 64 who think they might have a urinary tract infection (UTI or “water infections”)  Who cannot use this service Those who…

18 February 2025

Shingles 

Who can use this service Anyone aged 18 years and over who thinks they might have shingles Who cannot use this service Pregnant people or those breastfeeding with shingle sores…

18 February 2025

Impetigo

Who can use this service Adults and children over 12 months old with signs and symptoms of impetigo  Who cannot use this service Pregnant people under the age of 16  …

18 February 2025

Infected insect bites and stings 

Who can use this service Adults and children over 12 months old  Who cannot use this service Pregnant people under the age of 16 should contact their GP practice Note:…

18 February 2025

Sinusitus 

Who can use this service Adults and children aged 12 and over who have had painful sinuses for 10 days or more Who cannot use this service Pregnant people under…

18 February 2025

Sore throat

Who can use this service Adults and children aged five and over  Who cannot use this service Pregnant people under the age of 16 should contact their GP practice  If…

18 February 2025

Ear infections (acute otitis media) 

Who can use this service Children and young people aged between 1 and 17   Who cannot use this service Pregnant people under the age of 16 should contact their GP…

17 February 2025

New homepage

Welcome to Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System About us Important information about Gordon Street Surgery, Burton Joint Forward Plan update Maternity transformation Local transformation supported by national enabling action…

14 February 2025

New health and care careers podcast launched by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS)

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…

11 February 2025

Sensory Processing Needs Toolkit

Sensory processing needs are the differences in how a person’s brain receives and processes any sensory information and can have an impact on how they are able to interact within…

6 February 2025

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…

3 February 2025

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…

30 January 2025

Premature Babies

Parents with a baby born early can find it difficult to know when they should start weaning. Babies who were born preterm may develop more slowly than babies who were…

30 January 2025

Restricted and Selective Eating in Children

It’s natural to worry whether your child is getting enough food if they refuse to eat sometimes.However, it’s perfectly normal for toddlers to refuse to eat or even taste new…