New health resources for City’s sign language users

New health resources for City’s sign language users 1 in 5 of Stoke-on-Trent’s residents are deaf or hard of hearing. The charity dDeaflinks Staffordshire aims to support local deaf people to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Health literacy has been identified as a real issue for people whose first language is sign language […]

October is Menopause Awareness Month

October is Menopause Awareness Month Menopause Awareness Month shines a light on the experiences of women going through menopause, promoting education, support and empowerment. The campaign also encourages healthcare professionals, families and communities to be supportive of those experiencing menopause. Menopause is a natural life transition that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and […]

The sky is no limit for Community Health Champion Asmaa

The sky is no limit for Community Health Champion Asma Asmaa signed up to be a Community Health Champion earlier this year and hopes to inspire others with her passion for sport and fitness. Asmaa Akhtar has loved running, sport and fitness all her life and although she now has five children, she shows no […]

Public consultation on future of maternity services in Stafford and Lichfield now closed

Public consultation on a proposal to permanently close freestanding midwife-led birthing units in Stafford and Lichfield has now ended. More than 1,400 people took part in a survey designed to gauge public opinion on the proposal which will mean that patients will have to travel to units at Royal  Stoke University Hospital, Royal Derby Hospital […]