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 Frequently viewed Our vision Who’s involved Integrated Care Partnership…

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…

30 January 2025

Diabetes in Children

Type 1 Diabetes is a lifelong auto-immune condition and is the most common form of diabetes with children and young people. The condition is managed with insulin, either by injection or…

30 January 2025

Weight Management in Children

This webpage has been designed to provide information to support children aged 0 to 18 years to manage their weight. Children can become overweight when they get more energy from…

30 January 2025

Food Allergy in Children

Between 2-4% of children in the United Kingdom develop cow’s milk allergy. Some of the children with a cow’s milk allergy may also have a soya (soy) allergy. It occurs…

30 January 2025

Children’s Dietetics

Children’s Dietetics in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent The Children’s Dietetic team see children from birth to 18 years of age with a varying range of conditions, including diabetes, food allergies (including…

23 January 2025

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

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…

23 January 2025

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…

22 January 2025

Share your views on adult mental health services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent at public events

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…

22 January 2025

Food first and oral nutritional supplements (ONS)

Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are commercially produced medicinal products that you can buy over the counter or get on prescription. They are used in addition to a fortified diet (a…

21 January 2025

Cervical Cancer

Cervical screening campaign We would like to share news about a campaign running across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to increase appointment uptake for cervical screening throughout January – February 2025. Cervical…

21 January 2025

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…

20 January 2025

ICS Health and Care People Team named as finalist for The Learning Awards 2025

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…

6 January 2025

Super bodies can help children fight off illnesses as they return after the Christmas Break

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…

24 December 2024

Super Bodies – what to do when your child has a common illness 

Illnesses like coughs, sore throats and earache are extremely common in young children, but did you know, our children’s ‘super bodies’ are designed to fight off many common illnesses, without…

9 December 2024

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…

6 December 2024

Fire and Rescue Service celebrates anniversary of falls response and home from hospital teams

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…

5 December 2024

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…

19 November 2024

Children and Young People Colleague Celebration

As part of this years Children and Young People’s event, we are recognising those across the system and the work they are doing to improve the lives of Children and…

18 November 2024

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…

14 November 2024

Cancer resources

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14 November 2024

World Diabetes Day – 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…

13 November 2024

Home Care is Best Care

Hospitals treat people during illness or injury. The needs of patients on the wards are different at different times of the day. This means that the environment is often very…

12 November 2024

Down’s syndrome

Down’s syndrome – also referred to as Down syndrome – is when you’re born with an extra chromosome. The Down syndrome Forum Join the Down syndrome Forum by clicking on…

12 November 2024

LeDeR resources and materials

Resources for professionals The NHS resource bank includes easy read guides, resources and materials that may be of use to health and care professionals to address some of the main causes…

12 November 2024

Reporting a death

To report the death of someone with a learning disability or an autistic person, please visit the NHS England website. On this website you will find for all the information you…

12 November 2024

LeDeR reviews

What happens after a review has been completed? After a review has been completed, it is sent to two groups: the Governance Panel and the Steering Group. Both of these…

12 November 2024

Introduction to LeDeR

Information about LeDeR can be found on the NHS website. Details of the LeDeR policy, including an easy read policy, are also available. For more details on what is happening locally on LeDeR, you…

7 November 2024

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

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…

5 November 2024

Musculoskeletal (MSK)

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect many people and can affect the joints, bones and muscles and sometimes associated tissues such as nerves. They can range from minor injuries to long-term conditions. Transformation…

5 November 2024

New survey seeks feedback 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…

22 October 2024

ICB Vacancies

21 October 2024

Vacancies

21 October 2024

Jobs

21 October 2024

Outreach

The ICS Health and Care People Team Outreach team has been created to provide support to under-represented groups and people from diverse communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The team reach…

21 October 2024

People Hub

Welcome to the People Hub We are striving to create a long-term health and care contingent workforce by retaining the valuable skills of staff currently working with us, encouraging brand…

21 October 2024

New 2 Care

Our local health and social care organisations need more staff to join us to help look after patients in caring roles across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. We promote opportunities within health…

21 October 2024

Work in Health and Care

Working in health and care encompasses a wide range of professions and roles, all with the aim of improving and maintaining the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The…

21 October 2024

Flexible Retirement

The opportunity for an employee entering the late stages of their career to review their role and working routine and select a flexible retirement option could offer improved work life…

21 October 2024

Retire Well

With an aging workforce and ‘retirement’ the most cited reason for leaving NHS work at present, action is needed to ensure that employees with valuable experience and skills, entering the…

21 October 2024

Health and Wellbeing

A workplace that fosters a culture of compassion, civility and respect will improve the working experience of those within it, helping to improve retention, reduce staff sickness and reduce incidents…

21 October 2024

Pay and Reward

A fair salary, competitive pension and a package of extended benefits are desirable to employees. Information relating to financial wellbeing and to aid understanding of pay related queries, such as…

21 October 2024

Career Development and Progression

Equal access to learning and developing opportunities can attract, develop and retain talented individuals from all backgrounds. Support and opportunities are available within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to aid development and…

21 October 2024

Flexible Working

NHS employees now have a day-one right to make a flexible working request, regardless of role or reason. A flexible working arrangement supports an individual to have greater choice in…

21 October 2024

Stay Well

As the population continues to live longer and work longer, it’s vital that employees are supported to ‘stay well’ and thrive in the workplace. Providing opportunities and support to each…

21 October 2024

Onboarding

Learning from each other and supporting each other is especially important during the initial stages of a new role. Please see the below links for further support: Reducing the delay…

21 October 2024

Start Well

For employees with less than 5 years’ service the likelihood of leaving is increased. Implementing support and creating a sense of belonging from the very beginning improves the experience for…

21 October 2024

Support for our Workforce

In 2020, as part of its ambitious Long Term Plan, the NHS published its People Promise. This sets out what staff can expect from their leaders and from each other. It…

21 October 2024

Work Experience

Are you a student aged 13+ living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent? Interested in a career in health and care? Explore the varied roles and look behind the scenes of the…

21 October 2024

T Levels

What are T Levels? T Levels are new 2-year courses within technical education designed by the Department for Education and launched in September 2020. The T Levels courses are taken…

21 October 2024

Apprentice Information

What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification whilst getting on the job training. You will be employed whilst learning and earning for the…

21 October 2024

Employer Information

In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS, we are committed to delivering high-quality health and care services. We believe that apprenticeships play a vital role in developing the skills and talent of…

21 October 2024

Apprenticeship Hub

In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS, we are committed to delivering high-quality health and care services. Through an apprenticeship people can gain a qualification whilst getting on the job training. We…

21 October 2024

Careers, Training and Skills Support

21 October 2024

Our people and careers

21 October 2024

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…

15 October 2024

 Hospital Discharge Information

Planning Your Hospital Discharge Together Your Hospital Discharge Explained What you can do to support your discharge What we will do to support your discharge Looking after friends or family…

15 October 2024

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

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…

9 October 2024

Breast cancer

What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast It’s the most common type of cancer in women in the UK Breast screening (mammogram) can pick…

2 October 2024

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…

30 September 2024

Accessibility statement

Accessibility statement for Staffsstokeics.org.uk This accessibility statement applies to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) website: staffsstokeics.org.uk. The website is managed by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB)…

30 September 2024

Privacy notice

Data Transfer Information Please note: Information that has been held previously be NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on Trent CCGs were transferred to NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) on…

30 September 2024

Cookie policy

You can change your preferences here Revoke consent About cookies Cookies are small files saved on your digital device, this could be your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or computer when…

27 September 2024

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…

26 September 2024

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

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…

24 September 2024

Extra events give people more chance to have their say on urgent and emergency care

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…

24 September 2024

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…

17 September 2024

Whooping cough vaccine

Help protect your newborn baby from whooping cough by getting the whooping cough vaccine whilst you are pregnant. What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a…

17 September 2024

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…

11 September 2024

Safeguarding: Useful contacts

Maternity Services Royal Derby Hospital, Derby (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS) Telephone: 01332 340131 Derby / Derbyshire Community Midwifery Babington Team, Babington Hospital Telephone: 01773 525085 Email: dhft.babbingtonmidwives@nhs.net          …

11 September 2024

Where to get medicines, creams, drops and vitamins that are no longer routinely prescribed by…

NHS England guidance, which came out in 2018, tells us that some medicines and vitamins should no longer be routinely prescribed by GPs in the NHS. This is because many…

10 September 2024

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…

9 September 2024

Pick up the Phone Campaign

Pick up the Phone Campaign Learning from a recent Rapid Review, where a baby sadly died, highlighted significant gaps in information sharing across the regional Midwifery & Health Visiting teams…

3 September 2024

Prostate cancer

Check your risk Check your risk in 30 seconds using Prostate Cancer UK’s online tool Why is early detection important? Hear from Clifford, a local prostate cancer survivor who shares…

3 September 2024

You are invited to join the online AGM for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

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…

20 August 2024

Asthma and respiratory

Asthma and respiratory management We recognise the importance of getting the right care in place for people with asthma. We are working with multiple partners across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, encouraging…

13 August 2024

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

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…

12 August 2024

LeDeR

LeDeR stands for: Learning from the lives and deaths of people with a learning disability and autistic people. It is a service improvement programme, which reviews the lives of deaths…

7 August 2024

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…