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Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in August! Our DNA (did not attend) figures for August 2024 can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference to us … [continue] August DNA (Did Not Attend)

Talke Clinic will be contacting all patients who are eligible for the new RSV vaccine in September. We would encourage all patients to take up the offer when contacted. Please … [continue] RSV Vaccine

Talke Clinic would like to thank all our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our friends & family test in July, it is lovely to read so many … [continue] Friends and Family Feedback July 2024

In July, 84 patients used our online consultation service. Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin requests. It is very … [continue] Online consultations

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in July! Our DNA (did not attend) figures for July 2024 can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference to … [continue] July DNA (Did Not Attend)

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in June! Our DNA (did not attend) figures for June 2024 can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference to … [continue] June 2024 Did Not Attend Figures – DNA

In June 57 patients used our online consultation service Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin requests. It is very … [continue] Online Consultation Service

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in May! Our DNA (did not attend) figures for May 2024 can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference to … [continue] May 2024 – Did not attend figures (DNA)

In May 57 patients used our online consultation service Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin requests. It is very … [continue] Online Consultation Service

Due to the success of the digital drop-in sessions that we have been running for and some very positive feedback from patients, we are now offering regular sessions with our … [continue] We would like to introduce our brand new monthly 1-to-1 Digital Health Workshops here at Talke Clinic!

We are continuing to offer Holiday Travel Consultations. Please submit a Travel Form a minimum of three months prior to travel. Please see Travel Form for further information. Travel Forms … [continue] Holiday Travel Risk Assessment Forms

Do you have problems with your sleep? Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that’s free to access for NHS patients in this area. Their expert sleep team provide … [continue] Sleepstation

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?