Trent Vale Medical Practice

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

27/04/2026

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 🚨

21/04/2026

This week is MS Awareness Week.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.

There are lots of possible symptoms of MS. Everyone with this condition is affected differently.

ℹ️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/

20/04/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

17/04/2026

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people with a weakened immune system. Book to top up your protection at www.nhs.uk/book-covid

16/04/2026

If you can't make it to an appointment please CANCEL it. This will allow us to give it to another patient. There are a few ways to do this:

🔴 Call the practice and use our check and cancel service
🔴 Use your NHS app
🔴 Follow the instructions on your reminder text message

If you struggle with any of these our reception team will be happy to help you cancel the appointment.

14/04/2026

13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

10/04/2026

Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

09/04/2026

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

With one of the biggest racing events of the year taking place, if you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s gambling, help and support is available.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

07/04/2026