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 Asthma should not limit children and young people’s lives in any way. To support you in getting the right care for your child, the NHS encourages…

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…

5 August 2024

Operational Plan 2024/2025

We have developed this one-year system operational plan to outline in one place, the activities that will be undertaken in 2024/25 to support delivery of our agreed priorities. It includes…

29 July 2024

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…

17 July 2024

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…

12 July 2024

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,…

10 July 2024

What is lower gastrointestinal (lower GI) cancer?

Lower GI or colorectal cancer includes: Bowel cancer Colon cancer Rectal cancer Symptoms can include: changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not…

3 July 2024

Head and neck cancer

What is head and neck cancer? There are more than 30 areas within the head and neck where cancer can develop, including the: Mouth and lips Voice box (larynx) Throat…

10 June 2024

Three weeks left to get spring Covid booster as NHS rolls out joint appointment booking

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…

30 May 2024

Download the WaitLess App

Avoid long wait times when you need urgent care. Download WaitLess now! The WaitLess app combines current waiting time, queue numbers and travel-time at urgent care facilities in Staffordshire and…

28 May 2024

Oliver McGowan Training

What is the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training? The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is named after Oliver McGowan, whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care…

21 May 2024

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…

20 May 2024

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…

20 May 2024

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…

20 May 2024

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…

20 May 2024

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…

8 May 2024

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…

8 May 2024

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…

3 May 2024

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…

30 April 2024

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…

26 April 2024

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

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…

23 April 2024

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…

22 April 2024

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

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…

11 April 2024

Local Weight Management services

The term obese describes a person who has excess body fat. In the UK it is estimated that 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children…

10 April 2024

Weight-related Interventions Tailored in Care for Health (SWITCH)

The pilot has currently paused referrals while new weight loss therapies are being planned. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s Weight-related Interventions Tailored in Care for Health (SWITCH) is a specialised service to…

4 April 2024

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…

3 April 2024

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

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…

27 March 2024

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…

25 March 2024

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…

20 March 2024

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…

15 March 2024

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

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…

13 March 2024

SSHERPa Research and Innovation strategy

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS are delighted to have a research and innovation strategy developed with Staffordshire and Shropshire Health Economy Research Partnership (SSHERPa) partners.  SSHERPa is the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent…

11 March 2024

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…

28 February 2024

Preparing for adulthood

For the purpose of Professionals across Health and Social Care in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The information and resources on this page are designed to assist professionals to be fully informed,…

26 February 2024

ICP Meetings

Please see below the briefing papers, summarising the recent meetings: June 2025 March 2025 December 2024 September 2024 June 2024 March 2024 December 2023 September 2023 June 2023 The Staffordshire…

6 February 2024

Upper GI cancer

Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Awareness Upper GI cancer refers to cancers that develop in the upper part of the digestive system. It includes: Oesophageal cancer (food pipe) Stomach cancer Liver…

1 February 2024

Urgent and emergency healthcare services: locations and opening times

Walk-in centre Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent [1 on map] Open: 7am–9.30pm daily For: Patients of all ages with minor injuries and illnesses Information: MPFT webpage on Haywood Hospital Minor injuries units…

1 February 2024

Urgent and emergency healthcare

In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, we’re working to make it easier for you to understand where you can go when you or your family have an urgent health need or healthcare…

31 January 2024

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…

31 January 2024

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

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…

23 January 2024

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

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…

23 January 2024

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…

19 January 2024

What is long COVID

People who have COVID-19 normally recover within a few days or weeks. However, for some people symptoms can last longer. If symptoms persist, you may have ‘long COVID’. We want…

15 January 2024

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

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…

9 January 2024

Annual Health Checks

What is an Annual Health Check? Annual Health Checks are for people with a learning disability aged 14 and over, carried out by your doctor once a year. They are…

21 December 2023

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

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…

21 December 2023

Lynch and FAP Cancers

Cancer is not usually inherited, but some types can be influenced by genes and can run in families. These inherited genes and conditions may increase the risk of developing cancer.…

21 December 2023

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…

18 December 2023

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…

15 December 2023

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

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…

15 December 2023

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…

13 December 2023

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…

11 December 2023

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

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…

8 December 2023

Looking after your health over the Christmas period

With Christmas fast approaching, the NHS is urging patients to plan ahead to ensure continued uninterrupted medical care. GP practices and pharmacies will have changes to their opening hours during…

7 December 2023

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…

7 December 2023

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…

7 December 2023

Menopause

Research shows that 10 per cent of women leave their jobs, and many more are reducing their hours or passing up promotions, because of their menopausal symptoms. Menopause can impact the…

5 December 2023

Together Against Abuse of Primary Care staff

Practices across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are seeing an increased wave of hostility and abuse towards staff. The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board recognises this and is supportive of…

1 December 2023

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…

30 November 2023

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

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…

29 November 2023

New2Care

New2Care – jobs for you in health and care If you are looking for an opportunity in health or social care but have no experience, we want to hear from…

24 November 2023

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…

22 November 2023

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

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…

21 November 2023

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…

17 November 2023

‘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…

16 November 2023

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…

16 November 2023

Children and Young People

Our aim is to make Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent one of the very best places to enjoy a healthy childhood, knowing that great care will always be there for our children…

13 November 2023

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…

9 November 2023

Community pharmacy

Pharmacists can help address minor health issues such as an ear infection, UTI or an insect bite. They can offer one-on-one, confidential consultations for you and your family. More information…

8 November 2023

Self-referral to services

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31 October 2023

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…

30 October 2023

Quality Improvement Network – quarterly updates

Title Date Quality Improvement Network – Update – Issue 1 221122.pdf (pdf, 190 KB) (270 downloads) 30 Oct 2023 Quality Improvement Network – Update – Issue 2 070223.pdf (pdf, 171…

23 October 2023

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…

23 October 2023

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

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…

20 October 2023

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…

12 October 2023

Small Changes Campaign

Discover the power of small changes Everyone with a learning disability and all autistic people, deserves to live a longer, healthier and more independent life. To help achieve this, health…

9 October 2023

Local NHS to set up health advice line in response to Walleys Quarry data publication

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…

5 October 2023

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…

4 October 2023

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…

27 September 2023

Audiology self-referral

As of 29 September 2023, people living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who are having problems with their hearing are being given the option to self-refer into NHS audiology (hearing) services…

27 September 2023

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…

27 September 2023

Carers

Information for carers within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. What is a carer ? A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because…

18 September 2023

Childhood Immunisations

One of the best ways to protect children from illness and disease is through vaccinations and immunisations. Babies and pre-school children Find out about vaccinations available for children aged 0-5…

15 September 2023

Campaign aims to make sure people get to see the right health professionals first time

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…

14 September 2023

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…

11 September 2023

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…

8 September 2023

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System partners raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

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…

7 September 2023

NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent gear up for winter vaccination programme

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…

5 September 2023

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…

1 September 2023

MMR vaccine push during holiday season as new academic year approaches

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…