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Bowel Cancer Screening and Awareness
Find information here on the NHS bowel screening programme, including how to understand results and how to complete the test, as well as signs of bowel cancer.

Have you been affected by Epilepsy medication shortages?
The Epilepsy Society have launched a survey to understand medication shortages.

Are you a member of a Patient Participation Group?
Are you a member of a PPG? Nominate a representative to attend the new PPG Network.

Moving Together with FRONTLINEdance
Moving Together is a creative dance and movement project offering inclusive sessions to adults who have long term health conditions.

Mental Health Support and Drop-in’s | Meir
This page highlights a range of community mental health support services across Meir.

Could your organisation be an ‘Emergency Support Hub’?
In the event of a flood, fire, power outage or other local emergency, could your organisation offer people a place to go?

Active You Health and Wellbeing Membership
Active You are offering a specialised Health and Wellbeing Subscription for people who are or have recently taken part in certain screening or condition management

Integrated Care Board Briefing Paper – February Meeting
In this briefing paper, you will find: ICB Chair and Executive update Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme Business Case Quality and Safety Report Finance and

Opportunities for Young People: The NHS Youth Forum and Advisory Network
Posted on behalf of Barnardo’s via NHS England: NHS Youth Advisory Network for those aged 11 – 25 is recruiting new members! Young people are

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board Meeting – March
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board will be holding its next board meeting in public on Thursday 21 March 2024. The meeting will take

National No Smoking Day: Wednesday 13th March 2024
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, is Wednesday 13th March. It’s a time for us to unite and support to those on their journey

Why the ‘Little Moments Together’ are so important
Too many children in the UK start school developmentally months behind others their age, especially in the way they talk. This gap usually only gets

Concern over rising cases of Measles
Cases of measles are rising across England, help stop the spread. Cases of measles are rising across England, including among children. It’s an infection that

Take five minutes to share your healthcare experiences
Healthwatch want to hear your views Posted on behalf of Healthwatch NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well

The Power of Small Changes | Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism
How to best support people with learning disabilities or autism at your service of Place of Welcome. Everyone with a learning disability and, or, autism,

What is a ‘critical incident’?
There have been a number of ‘critical incidents’ at Staffordshire hospitals, but what does this mean? You may have seen the news recently that Staffordshire