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This year National Breastfeeding Week will be taking place from 18th – 24th September. Continuing and building on last year’s theme, ‘Everyone has a part to play in helping mums … [continue] National Breastfeeding Week 18th-24th September 2023

Each year in the UK, over 21,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to draw attention to this important women’s health … [continue] Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month

Have you used our online consultation service (sometimes called Patient Triage). Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin requests. It … [continue] Online Consultations (Patient Triage)

Urology Awareness Month is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness around urological conditions. The main goal is to give individuals the confidence to recognise symptoms and seek early treatment. … [continue] Urology Awareness Month

Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.   Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. … [continue] Know Your Numbers! Week

Do you know at Talke Clinic we have a Social Prescribing Team who consists of Margaret, James, Katie and Jayne? Social Prescribers are link workers that have access to a … [continue] Social Prescribing Team – Talke Clinic

The August Bank Holiday is fast approaching, so we’re reminding patients, their families and carers to check now that they have enough daily medication to see them through.  Our practice … [continue] August Bank Holiday – Local Pharmacies

Overview: The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food fund (HAF) primarily supports children who receive free school meals. However, here in Stoke-on-Trent, a unique partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the … [continue] Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme 2023

Come and join us at Talke Clinic Community Garden Thursday 17th August. You can meet with Ernest Green, the chairman of our Patient Participation Group, who will be happy to … [continue] You are invited to join us at Talke Clinic Community Garden -Thursday 17th August

Cavernoma Awareness Day 2023 (15th August) Each year, hundreds of people are diagnosed with a Cavernoma. 1 person in 625, in the UK, has a brain Cavernoma without symptoms (asymptomatic). … [continue] Cavernoma Awareness Day 2023 (15th August)

Please find the link below with access to Autumn 2023 free courses at Wellbeing & Recovery college. They provides recovery-focused education courses that are accessible to everyone in our local … [continue] Free Autumn Courses (Wellbeing & Recovery College)

Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that’s free to access for NHS patients in this area. Their expert sleep team can provide personalised guidance and one-to-one support. Most … [continue] Sleep Station

We are now using a new online consultation service (sometimes called Patient Triage). Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin … [continue] Online Consultation Service (Patient Triage)

August is Happiness Happens Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating all things that make you happy. It’s a known fact that happiness is contagious and sharing your happiness can … [continue] Happiness Happens Month

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re proud to share the charity’s awareness-raising campaign #TalkToUs, to remind people that Samaritans are there for anyone who needs … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day-24th July 2023

Receptionists, or Care Navigators, can have a range of “day jobs.” In our clinic they are receptionists and admin team members – and their role is to actively listen; to … [continue] What is the role of a doctors receptionist?

Thank you to everyone who responded to the Friends & Family Test Questions. We want you to have the best possible experience of care. The NHS Friends and Family Test … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback June 2023

This week is about raising awareness of the danger’s alcohol can have on your health and wellbeing and it’s about campaigning for change. Cutting back on alcohol consumption can be … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week 3rd-9th July

Talk to Us is the Samaritans’ annual awareness-raising campaign observed all through July. Talk To Us aims to highlight the charity’s work and the help it can offer. They are … [continue] Talk To Us July 2023

Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that’s free to access for NHS patients in this area. Their expert sleep team can provide personalised guidance and one-to-one support. Most … [continue] Sleepstation

Meet some more of our specialist teams who work across our PCN in all five of our surgeries.   We have: ➜ Clinical Pharmacists ➜ Paramedic ➜ Pharmacy Technicians ➜ … [continue] Meet more of our Specialist Team

Thank you to everyone who responded to the Friends & Family Test Questions. We want you to have the best possible experience of care. The NHS Friends and Family Test … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback May 2023

Learning Disability Week 19th to 25th June. This week helps us to recognise the difference in some people & help us to become more aware of how we can help … [continue] Learning Disability Week

This week is important. It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023 (19th – 24th June 2023). We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust because we want you to have all the facts … [continue] Cervical Screening Awareness Week

Loneliness Week 12-18th June 2023 Loneliness Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It’s all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or … [continue] Loneliness Week

Diabetes Awareness Week 12th-18th June   Diabetes affects more people in the UK than any other serious health condition. Living with diabetes is no easy feat, whether it’s having to … [continue] Diabetes Awareness Week

If as a patient you do not have a dentist, the practice can direct you to: Staffordshire Community Dental Service, who provides dental care for vulnerable children and adults and … [continue] Staffordshire Community Dental Service

The Healthy Steps programme has launched! This is a FREE 8-week email programme encouraging families with children aged between 5-11 years old to eat better and move more, with budget … [continue] Healthy Steps Programme