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Community News – September

This month our news round-up features Information on seasonal vaccines and who can get them! Please download, print and share within your communities! Download as PDF Facebook Twitter

Back to school: parents urged to protect children against flu

Back to school: parents urged to protect children against flu Parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children are protected this winter by taking up the offer of the free NHS flu vaccine, They can also check routine vaccinations are up to date using Manage Vaccinations in Schools (MAVIS), a digital NHS […]

Free two-dose MenB vaccine for new Uni students

Information from: NHS Integrated Care Board Free two-dose MenB vaccine for new Uni students Meningococcal B disease, known as MenB, can develop quickly and cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including meningitis and septicaemia. Students living in shared accommodation can be at increased risk because they are mixing closely with lots of new people.. The FREE two-dose […]

New resources on exercise/activity levels

Information from: UK Chief Medical Officer New guidance on exercise and activity levels The guidance sets out the type and amount of physical activity people should aim for at different life stages, including early years, children and young people, adults, older adults, pregnant and postnatal women, disabled adults . The infographics explain the health benefits […]

Community newsletter

This month our news round-up features Information about a women’s health event taking place at bet365 stadium Tips on how to stay cool and safe in the hot weather Please download, print and share within your communities! Download as PDF Facebook Twitter

Back for 2026 – our Tackling Health Inequalities grants programme is open to Community Health Champions!

Back for 2026 – our Tackling Health Inequalities grants programme is open to Community Health Champions! Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support Community Health Champions in identifying and developing projects to tackle health inequalities in Stoke-on-Trent.   Project proposals should demonstrate how the money can be used to tackle a health inequality they have identified.   Previous grants have […]

We are ChairFit Family

We are ChairFit family Ten Count Boxing Gym in Bentilee have been hosting twice weekly ChairFit exercise classes for more than two years. Initially supported by a £500 donation and referrals from the NHS Respiratory Team, ChairFit is the only free exercise class in Bentilee and it has become a healthy option for its attendees. […]

Better Together launch group for SEND children

Better Together launch group for SEND children Better together Community Support Group will launch a new group to support SEND and their families at the start of June. The group will take place every Friday during the school term between 10am and midday at their Community HQ in Trent Vale and will be open to […]

Help shape support for families with babies

Help shape support for families with babies Families across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are being asked to share their experience of pregnancy, birth and caring for a baby. If you are currently pregnant or have a child under one in your family, you are asked to complete a 5-10 minute survey. The online survey can be […]

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