University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust The page of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The Trust runs Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford.
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To get in touch please visit www.uhnm.nhs.uk/contact-us/ Each year we care for over 900,000 people who come to us for emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and we have a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities. Our new £370m hospital became fully operational in 2015. Development work on County Hospital will be completed in late 2017.

🤔 This is a reminder that minor injuries are seen at the Haywood Hospital rather than the A&E at Royal Stoke.🏥🕖 Haywood ...
25/01/2026

🤔 This is a reminder that minor injuries are seen at the Haywood Hospital rather than the A&E at Royal Stoke.

🏥🕖 Haywood Hospital’s Walk-in Centre will be able to provide these essential services to the local community between 7am-9.30pm every day. 🕘🏥

A wide range of conditions can be treated at Haywood Hospital for example:

✅ Wounds needing stitches
✅ Rashes
✅ Ear infections
✅ Sprains and strains
✅ Suspected broken bones
✅ Bites and stings
✅ Minor head injuries
✅ Minor burns
✅ Severe sore throats
Foreign bodies in the eye

❗👉 You should only attend A&E or call 999 for serious and life-threatening conditions such as severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, suspected strokes, chest pains or breathing difficulties.

❗Please only attend our A&E departments if absolutely necessary this weekend, and remember: 👉 Minor Injuries is now loca...
24/01/2026

❗Please only attend our A&E departments if absolutely necessary this weekend, and remember:

👉 Minor Injuries is now located at Haywood Hospital 👈

There are a number of A&E alternatives available in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire:

🔵 Walk-in centres - These can treat minor injuries and ailments.

🔵 NHS 111 - available online and over the phone, it's a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time.
🔵 GP - For medical advice or for illnesses you can't shake off. Call your GP to book an appointment
🔵 Pharmacies - Provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints.

🚨 Please keep A&E for the real emergencies 🚨

A care co-ordinator from UHNM who smoked for more than 40 years has finally been able to kick the habit thanks to suppor...
23/01/2026

A care co-ordinator from UHNM who smoked for more than 40 years has finally been able to kick the habit thanks to support from the Trust’s To***co Dependency team. 👏🚭

Amanda Carter, who works in the Royal Stoke's Pre Admission Management Service (PreAMS), started smoking at just 12 years old and had previously failed to quit on her own.

But thanks to the ongoing support of UHNM’s stop smoking team, Amanda has now successfully quit and is now proudly four months smoke-free.

🗣 Amanda, who has worked at UHNM since 2008, said: “I’ve struggled with smoking throughout my life. I started when I was 12, so it’s been a long time. I tried to quit on my own once before and I managed to for 18 months, but I went back to smoking after going through a difficult time.

“I always wanted to quit again, but it was the To***co Dependency team at UHNM that gave me the kickstart. They gave me the motivation and the right tools to keep going. I tried different inhalers and patches, but they weren’t right for me. It turned out that va**ng was what worked for me. Having the opportunity to try different options really mattered.

Since quitting Amanda has noticed improvements to her health, wellbeing and finances.

She said: “I used to feel out of breath and lethargic and grubby all the time. The smell on my clothes and hair was horrible. Now I can smell smoke more than ever and I realise just how much it lingered.

“The free support provided has helped me succeed and I’ve saved more money than I ever have before. I’ve now got savings in my bank account and I’ve been able to book holidays, something I never thought I’d be able to do.”

“Most importantly, in my role as a care coordinator, I am in a position to refer the patients I see for smoking cessation and I don’t feel like a hypocrite doing it because I have successfully quit smoking”

🏥 Amanda quitting smoking coincides with UHNM becoming completely smoke-free across all sites from 1 April 2026. This means smoking will not be permitted anywhere at the Royal Stoke and County Hospital in Stafford, including car parks and outdoor areas.

Pregnant women in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire can now get extra support and choice when planning their birth ...
21/01/2026

Pregnant women in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire can now get extra support and choice when planning their birth thanks to the launch of a new Birth Choices Clinic at UHNM. 🤰🏥

The monthly clinic, which is run by a consultant obstetrician and professional midwifery advocate (PMA), gives women and their birth partners an opportunity to talk about where and how they want to give birth and how their birth choices can be supported.

Women are referred to the Birth Choices Clinic by their community midwife when they express birth preferences that differ from standard UHNM guidance.

🗣 Jude Davies, lead professional midwifery advocate at UHNM, said: “We are delighted to open the Birth Choices Clinic at UHNM, which has been created to support women to make informed decisions about their care during pregnancy and birth. The clinic provides a dedicated, supportive space for open conversations, particularly for women who wish to explore options outside standard UHNM guidance.

“Appointments give women time to understand the reasons behind clinical advice, talk through the risks and benefits and share their questions, concerns and what matters most to them. By working together, we can put together a personalised care plan that reflects each woman’s needs, values and choices, while always keeping safety at the heart of care.

“The service follows NHS personalised care principles, meets the Ockenden recommendations, and has been developed in partnership with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) to ensure women’s experiences help shape how care is delivered.”

The first patient to benefit from the service was Heidi Buckley from Newcastle-under-Lyme.

🗣 The 29-year-old stay-at-home mum said: “Having a say in the kind of birth and how it happens is very important. Being able to make choices helps you feel more confident, safe and in control during birth.

“With my first child, I just followed the hospital’s advice but now I see how important it is to have a birth plan that reflects what you want.”

21/01/2026

The countdown is officially on, with under 80 days remaining until the new Stoke‑on‑Trent Community Diagnostic Centre welcomes it's first patients.

Services that will be available are:
•Ultrasound
•CT
•MRI
•Spirometry/ Lung Function
•Cardio/respiratory diagnostics
•Endoscopy
•X-ray
•Phlebotomy
•Telescopic ENT
•Children’s Asthma
•Gynaecology One Stop Clinics
•Fibro-scanning

Exciting times to come 😁

When it's urgent but not an emergency, visit NHS 111 online: http://111.nhs.uk✅ Get the advice you need at home✅Get a fa...
20/01/2026

When it's urgent but not an emergency, visit NHS 111 online: http://111.nhs.uk

✅ Get the advice you need at home
✅Get a face-to-face timeslot if needed
✅ Find out how you can ‘self care’ at home

🏥 Keep A&E for the real emergencies 🏥

If you need urgent medical advice or support, NHS 111 is here for you.It is fast, simple and the easiest way to get sign...
20/01/2026

If you need urgent medical advice or support, NHS 111 is here for you.

It is fast, simple and the easiest way to get signposted to the most appropriate health service for your needs. Help keep our A&E department for the real emergencies.

Visit http://111.nhs.uk 💻

18/01/2026

Please only attend A&E if absolutely necessary and remember:

▶️ Minor Injuries is now located at Haywood Hospital

There are a number of A&E alternatives available in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire:

⏺ Walk-in centres - These can treat minor injuries and ailments.
⏺ NHS 111 - available online and over the phone, it's a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time.
⏺ GP - For medical advice or for illnesses you can't shake off. Call your GP to book an appointment
⏺ Pharmacies - Provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints.

🚨 Keep A&E for the real emergencies 🚨

Please only attend A&E if absolutely necessary this weekend and remember:▶️ Minor Injuries is now located at Haywood Hos...
17/01/2026

Please only attend A&E if absolutely necessary this weekend and remember:

▶️ Minor Injuries is now located at Haywood Hospital

There are a number of A&E alternatives available in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

UHNM has now stood down from Critical Incident. The Trust’s position has improved in the last 48 hours and emergency dep...
16/01/2026

UHNM has now stood down from Critical Incident. The Trust’s position has improved in the last 48 hours and emergency departments, while still busy, are no longer compromised.

We recognise the huge efforts made by colleagues throughout this period and thank them for their continued hard work.

The public can continue to help us manage these periods of demand by ensuring they are seeking help from the most appropriate health services and only attending A&E for serious accidents and emergencies.

We are still seeing people attend our emergency department who would be better cared for by alternative services. If you are unwell, visit NHS 111 online for 24/7 advice about the most appropriate care for your need.

UHNM Hero Award Winners: Play Team 🏆🏥✨A mother whose young daughter spent 40 days in the care of UHNM staff has returned...
15/01/2026

UHNM Hero Award Winners: Play Team 🏆🏥✨

A mother whose young daughter spent 40 days in the care of UHNM staff has returned to Royal Stoke University Hospital to thank the team for their “impeccable holistic care”.

Maddie Meigh’s two-year-old daughter Robyn was admitted to Staffordshire Children’s Hospital at Royal Stoke for a series of tests for a degenerative neurological condition.

Maddie, from Newcastle-under-Lyme was joined by Robyn, husband Dean, four-month-old son Oliver and Dr Simon Constable, chief executive, to present the Play Team with a UHNM Hero Award in recognition of their exceptional care and compassion shown during their hospital stay.

🗣 Maddie said: “During our stay, the play team provided impeccable holistic care not only to Robyn, but to myself too. They gained a beautiful bond with my daughter and treated her like royalty. They took her to play, walked her in her chair when her mobility was worse and created beautiful decorations for her room to make it feel less scary and more like a safe, happy space.

“They were also there for me as a mum. They listened to my worries, took time out of their day to check in on how I was coping and made sure we had everything we needed. I was also caring for my newborn son X, and very limited visitors, so their support made an overwhelming situation feel manageable.”

“Every member of the Play Team was amazing. You could see the positive culture in the way they worked together and in the genuine smiles on their faces. They supported Robyn during her most unwell moments, helped during procedures and always seemed to pull a bit of magic from their pockets to keep a smile on her face when she was scared or distressed

“They also built such a close bond with both Robyn and myself, always knowing how to make us laugh, even during the darkest moments, they truly are angels in disguise.”

🗣 Speaking after receiving the award, Emma Biddulph, HPS co-ordinator, said: “I’m incredibly proud of the whole play team. This award really reflects the care, compassion and creativity they show every single day, often in very challenging circumstances. Supporting children and their families through difficult moments is at the heart of what we do, and it means so much to see that recognised by a family we have cared for.”

🗣 Dr Constable added: “I can’t begin to imagine what this family went through, but I’m proud that our teams were able to support them through such a difficult time. It was lovely to meet the family and to see first-hand the impact our staff have.”

UHNM has been experiencing extremely high demand for all its services. As a result the Trust has today declared a critic...
14/01/2026

UHNM has been experiencing extremely high demand for all its services. As a result the Trust has today declared a critical incident in order to ensure patient safety is not compromised.

Mike Goodwin, UHNM Deputy Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are currently experiencing increased demand on our services and are under extreme pressure.

“We have therefore taken the decision to declare a critical incident. This helps us to take additional measures to maintain safe services for our patients.

“Our teams work tirelessly to keep patients safe. We are working with our NHS and Local Authority partners to put in place measures to ensure that people who need hospital and emergency care can get treatment quickly and to identify and utilise any additional capacity to allow us to discharge patients that do not require hospital care.

“As anticipated, the pressure is greatest in our emergency departments, particularly at Royal Stoke University Hospital, which is facing on-going challenges as patients are unable to be admitted to beds promptly.

“During this time the emergency departments will continue to see the sickest patients first, which means for some patients there may be much longer delays for their treatment.

“We continue to ask the public to help us by only using A&E in a serious or life threatening emergency and for their help when we’re discharging their friends or loved ones to ensure they’re picked up from hospital as soon as possible and have everything they need at home.

“I would like to thank our staff for their on-going efforts during this extremely busy period and the public for their understanding and co-operation.”

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Stoke-on-Trent
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University Hospitals of North Midlands

Each year we care for over two million people who come to us for emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and we have a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are also recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

More than 165,000 patients attend our Accident and Emergency department. Many emergency patients are brought to us from a wide area by both helicopter and land ambulance because of our Major Trauma Centre status. ​