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 The next event for the Down syndrome Forum…

12 November 2024

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 are the leading cause of pain and disability in England and account for one of the highest causes of sickness absence and productivity loss. In Staffordshire and…

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

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

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. Screening saves lives by finding cancer early, when it’s easier to treat, which may make treatment more likely…

9 October 2024

Crisis mental health access via NHS 111

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…

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

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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

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…

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…

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…