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National Carers week this year is 5th-11th June. North Staffs Carers provide FREE Services for unpaid Carers in North Staffordshire.   Some of these services include: Information and advice, emotional … [continue] National Carers Week

June is Motor Neurone Disease (MND) awareness month. It is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. It causes weakness that gets worse over time. There’s no cure … [continue] Motor Neurone Awareness Month

June is national Men’s Health Month.   This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by … [continue] June is Men’s National Health Month

Please see below opening times for local foodbank centres. Foodbanks support everyone in crisis regardless of their background; a crisis can affect anyone at any time. If you need help; … [continue] Local Foodbanks

Come join us on a 6-week virtual journey across parts of Staffordshire inspiring you to try art out of doors, including using natural resources as well as traditional art materials. … [continue] Support Your Wellbeing Through Art

Sleepstation is an initiative that is being supported by the NHS and is a drug free way of helping people to sleep better without pills. It helps people understand how … [continue] Sleepstation

National Epilepsy Week 22nd – 28th May will be taking place to raise awareness for those affected by epilepsy, what epilepsy is, who’s affected and what can be done to … [continue] National Epilepsy Week

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place from Monday 232nd May to Sunday 28th May this year. Many people have type 2 diabetes without realising. This is because symptoms … [continue] Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Week

We are pleased to announce that the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust’s online All-Age Wellbeing Portal self-referral system for adults and people with learning disabilities is now live. This … [continue] Wellbeing Portal

Visit Talke Clinic Community Garden An opportunity to socialise, meet new people, have a coffee & relax! Meet there on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month between 10am-2pm. … [continue] Community Garden

Mental Health Awareness Week See top tips for helping to recognise and ease anxiety. www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

EVERYONE HEALTH STAFFORDSHIRE Everyone wants to be healthy and Everyone Health is here to help that happen. Commissioned by Staffordshire County Council, they offer FREE programmes proven to have long … [continue] Everyone Health Staffordshire

If you’ve hurt yourself, had a fall, burnt yourself or are suffering from another non-life-threatening issue, the Minor Injury Unit is a fast and effective way of getting treated without … [continue] Minor Injuries Unit

AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. The aorta is the main blood vessel in your body. This is a one off initial scan of the tummy area using an ultrasound … [continue] AAA Screening Programme

Showing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower indicates that you have an non-visible disability and that you may need help, support or just a little more time. And now the Sunflower also … [continue] Hidden Disabilities

Lions Message in a Bottle is a simple but effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency, on … [continue] Message in a Bottle

You are invited to a Health & Wellbeing Roadshow On Tuesday 25th April

Healthwatch Staffordshire provides an independent voice to ensure that the views of patients & their loved ones are considered by decision makers. Your views matter & they would love to … [continue] Healthwatch

Spending time in green spaces is one of the best ways to look after our Mental Health, this spring you are welcome to join me outdoors and talk about what … [continue] Green Social Prescribing

Do you, or someone you care for, have a Learning Disability or Autism? Would you like to join us for a day of fun, and to find out how to … [continue] Health & Wellbeing Roadshow

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It is useful for us to communicate through text messages to capture information but appreciate that it may not be ideal for all. If you do not wish to communicate … [continue] Text Messages

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

#LungCancer if it is caught early, treatment can be simpler and more successful. If you are invited to your #NHSLungHealthCheck then please attend as it could save your life. For … [continue] Targeted Lung Health Checks

It’s Back Care Awareness Week and as a lot more of us are working from home we may have become susceptible to lower back pain. Poor posture can be an … [continue] Working from home becoming a pain in the back for you?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when we talk about the causes of breast cancer, what symptoms to look out for and what support is available. The first symptom of breast … [continue] Breast cancer – do you know the signs and symptoms

Regular eye tests are important, not only will the optometrist tell you if you require glasses or have a change in prescription, but they will also carry out eye health … [continue] Book your eye test during National Eye Health Week

Youth Mental Health Day encourages understanding and discussion of mental health in young people, enabling them to live happy and healthy lives all year round. Mental Health concerns for young … [continue] Lets get kids talking