Blurton Medical Practice

29/04/2026

Wellbeing and Recovery College, a free NHS service available to anyone aged 18 and over who lives in Staffordshire, Shropshire, or Telford & Wrekin

25/03/2026

North Staffs Carers - If you need any support, information or advice please do not hesitate to give North Staffs Carers a call on 01782 793100. Please see the events for April...

20/03/2026

North Staffs Carers currently provide:
• One-to-one support from a dedicated Carers Support Advisor
• Emotional support, alongside practical information and advice
• Counselling sessions
• Carers support and social groups
• Drop-in sessions
• Workshops and training relating to the caring role
• Complementary therapies
• Benefits and legal advice
• Support with referrals to external organisations to maximise carer support
• Telephone befriending service
• Assistance with completing benefit forms to support financial stability

19/03/2026

03/03/2026

What's on... North Staffordshire Carers Association

26/02/2026

Government campaign...

12/02/2026

Children's Mental Health Week is an annual awareness week launched by children's mental health charity, Place2Be. The week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK. It runs until 15 February 2026, further information and resources can be found at Place2Be's

Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK.

11/02/2026

OpenClinic Sexual Health Services Poster - Health Centre Stoke.gov.uk/sexualhealth

24/12/2025

05/12/2025

Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access 24/7 mental health support by text with the launch of two new free text services across the area.
The text services are delivered by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), commissioned by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Individuals can text the following numbers to receive support for their mental health at any time of the day or night:

• For North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent – 07312 263117 (NSCHT).
Benefits to patients
• Easy access – You don’t need to speak on the phone or wait for an appointment. You can simply text when you’re in need of mental health support— anytime, anywhere.
• 24/7 support – The service is available day and night, so you can reach out when you need help the most, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Mental health-focused – The service is tailored to people facing mental health difficulties, ensuring that the support you receive is appropriate, understanding, and compassionate.
• Discreet and private – Ideal for those who may feel anxious talking on the phone or who need support in a private or public place without drawing attention.
• Inclusive and equitable – Offers support to people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, helping to reduce inequalities in accessing mental health care.
• Integrated with other services – If needed, text responders can help you connect with local services like NHS 111, crisis teams, or other community-based mental health support.
Anyone feeling unsafe, distressed or worried about their mental health can also call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
The text service is not for urgent or emergency support; the NHS advises people to call 999 if there is a serious risk to life.

Further information https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/new-24-7-mental-health-support-text-services-launched-across-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent/

03/12/2025

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

03/12/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause lung infections like bronchiolitis, making it difficult for newborn babies to breathe and causing 20,000 infants to need hospital treatment each year.

Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours from 28 weeks of pregnancy.