Miller Street Surgery

26/01/2026

SH:24 is a digital sexual health clinic available to people living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They offer testing for all common STIs, contraceptive advice, and other free sexual health services, all provided confidentially from the privacy of your own home.

Find out more at https://sh24.org.uk/

13/01/2026

📅 National Obesity Awareness Week | 10–17 January

This week highlights the importance of supporting people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight — without judgement or stigma.

Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by many factors, including lifestyle, mental wellbeing, environment, and long-term conditions. Small, sustainable changes can make a real difference to overall health and reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, joint problems and some cancers.

If you’re concerned about your weight or would like support with healthy eating, physical activity or weight management, help is available. Visit noaw2014.org.uk for information and resources.

Support is about health, not blame.

24/12/2025

💙 Mental Health Support Over the Festive Period 💙

The festive period can be difficult for many people. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, help is available throughout Christmas and New Year across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

• Urgent mental health support: Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (24/7)
• 24/7 mental health text support: Available to all local residents
- For South Staffordshire – 07507 330605 (MPFT).
- For North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent – 07312 263117 (NSCHT)
• NHS Talking Therapies: Free, confidential support with self-referral available Call 0300 303 0923
• Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 listening service)
• British Red Cross Support Line: 0808 196 3651
• The Silver Line: 0800 4 70 80 90 (for those aged 55+)
• PAPYRUS (young people): 0800 068 4141

Support is also available for loneliness, financial worries, and domestic abuse, with local and national services ready to help.

Please don’t struggle alone. Support is there, even during the holidays.

23/12/2025

Our festive opening hours for 2025/26

22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank all our patients for their support over the past year. We know that for some, it may not have been an easy one.

We’re very grateful for the kind cards, gifts and treats that have been dropped off for our team this festive season. They are truly appreciated by all staff.

We wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

01/12/2025

Have you had your flu vaccine yet?

26/11/2025

SAIS flu vaccine clinics for children that have missed their annual vaccine at school.

Parents can book in to a local vaccine clinic by calling the School Age Immunisation Service on 0300 124 0366. Lines are open 8:30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday. The clinic details are below but remember parents must book in advance:
• Saturday 29 November 2025 – Leek Moorlands Hospital 9:30am-3pm
• Monday 01 December 2025 – Staffordshire University, Blackheath Lane, Stafford 2:30pm-6pm
• Tuesday 02 December 2025 – Dimensions Leisure Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, 2.20pm-6pm.

Find out more about the flu vaccine for children on this page:

Find out about the children's flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

14/11/2025

Lung cancer awareness

Understanding the signs and symptoms of lung cancer can help with an early diagnosis. This useful video helps to explain the two types of lung cancer, exploring symptoms, testing, stages and treatment options. https://youtu.be/n6TE-Nkws6Q

Did you know lung cancer can affect anyone, not just smokers? This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of this devastating disease and to help save lives. If you find that any of the following symptoms are affecting you, and last more than three weeks, make an appointment with your GP:

• Persistent cough
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Repeated chest infections

Early detection saves lives.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/lung-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-lung-cancer

Common lung cancer symptoms include a cough for 3 weeks or more, a chest infection that does not get better, and feeling breathless for no reason.

11/11/2025

06/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
Unexplained upper abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
Fatigue or general weakness
If you’re worried, please make an appointment via our online request form.
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

Tip: Find some great symptom-related resources here: https://shop.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/collections/symptoms-awareness

Are you raising awareness of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Knowing the symptoms can lead to earlier diagnosis and could save lives. If you want to raise awareness, the materials on this page can help. You can order free leaflets and posters to give out or to make an awareness display. Why not a...

04/11/2025

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.

03/11/2025

💻 Contact us online

For any non-urgent or routine requests, you can now reach us directly through our Online Consult service: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/M83025

Use it for:
- Routine appointment requests
- Medication queries
- Administrative requests

🕗 The service is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:30pm.

You can still come into the surgery or call us if you prefer — but online consults are a great way to clearly write down what you need, at a time that suits you.

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