Sandy Lane Surgery

28/07/2025

As a Practice, Sandy Lane Surgery is aware that some patients need extra support when communicating with us.

When patients register with Sandy Lane Surgery, we ask whether there are any requirements, such as the need for an interpreter; a Sign Language interpreter; a requirement to receive information in a particular format; additional time during a phone call etc.

We place an alert message onto medical records to alert staff to any requirements, even if this is for staff to speak more slowly, or to allow extra time for a patient to answer the phone if they have difficulties in mobilising.

If you have any communication needs that you would like to share with us, please inform any member of our Team, or send us an email to sandylanesurgery@staffs.nhs.uk

We will ensure that all staff know to take your needs into consideration when you contact the Practice.

28/07/2025

******World Hepatitis Day - 28th July 2025******

Follow the link to the Hep C U Later webpage and for details on how to access a home testing kit.

What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a virus that can affect the liver.

Hepatitis C is transmitted when blood that is infected with hepatitis C enters another person’s bloodstream.

Having a hepatitis C infection can result in inflammation and significant damage to the liver, which stops it from working properly.

If hepatitis C is left untreated it can lead to serious damage to the liver and can be life-threatening.

This is why it is important that you find out if you are at risk, and how to get tested and treated.

https://www.hepculater.com/hep-c/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0M-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETAyTEdNOHFGaXUxdURCa2FrAR5nAxB3JWktXCXOvCP9v5xTwFuHmIOe-Kyu_LkR8IRkGzESsR--ECwJoBf7qA_aem_347UkappFp1ss9cCHDGy5w

25/07/2025

A baby changing bag has been left in our Waiting Area today.

24/07/2025

Are you an unpaid carer?

Staffordshire Together for Carers Service can offer help, support and advice.
Please follow the link below to their website.

Staffordshire Together for Carers service is delivered in partnership with a range of organisations committed to supporting carers.

22/07/2025

Survey - the future of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

The NHS England West Midlands Screening Team have organised a Patient Engagement Survey that will help shape the future of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent.

We hope the survey will provide vital information from local service users, related family members and carers with regards to the upcoming procurement process.

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

Please find a link to the to the ICB’s new vodcast – ‘What’s the Deal with Vaccines: Young Voices, Expert Answers.

It features local young people asking questions about vaccinations, and a vaccination expert Dr Victoria Stanford is on hand to answer their queries. The vodcast format gives the opportunity for more in-depth answers to questions a lot of young people (and people in general!) might be thinking.

Vaccines are safe and effective. In this video, Dr Victoria Stanford and two local young people discuss some key questions about vaccines including:• Why sho...

22/07/2025

Share your feedback on NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wheelchair Service

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (SSOT) Wheelchair Service is for children, young people and adults with urgent short-term mobility needs (expected 6 months) requiring a wheelchair for daily life, and includes the assessment, provision and maintenance of wheelchairs and associated equipment.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently seeking feedback from SSOT Wheelchair Service users, families, carers and stakeholders about the service, and has launched a survey which can be completed here –

https://nhs.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/p5nla8

The survey closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

21/07/2025

Are you pregnant, or planning to become pregnant?

Please take a few minutes to read this leaflet regarding vaccination protection for both you and your baby.

Copies of the leaflet are also available from our Reception Desk.

20/07/2025

If you need urgent mental health support, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your local NHS is Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is here to help – just call 111 and select the mental health option. More information is available on our website: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health-2/crisis-mental-health-access-via-nhs-111/

19/07/2025

06/07/2025

Off to a festival? 🎪😎

Measles is circulating in different parts of the UK. Measles is highly infectious, so check you've had 2 doses of the vaccine for full protection: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine

Your GP will be able to tell you if you’ve had the vaccine.