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03.04.2025

Rowan’s Rule – Infant CPR Videos now in several languages.

Last year we promoted the Rowan’s Rule video about infant CPR. Rowan’s parents have this to say about their campaign: “We are campaigning for the Health Secretary to introduce basic infant CPR following the birth…

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27.03.2025

Smart Symptom Roadshow in Cannock

As part of the Core20 Plus5 Programme in Cannock Chase there will be a roadshow taking place across the district during April and early May, organised by Michelle Williams from our host organisation, Support Staffordshire….

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20.03.2025

COVID-19 Spring Campaign

The COVID-19 Spring Campaign is launching on 1st April 2025. The National Booking Service (NBS – NHS.uk, 119 ) is open from 24th March so vaccination appointments can be made in advance. People eligible are:…

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20.03.2025

Location of Gordon Street Surgery from Monday 24 March.

Important news about Gordon Street Surgery.   The practice will be moving back to the former premises at 72 Gordon Street, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2JA on Monday 24 March. You do not need to do anything…

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14.03.2025

Healthwatch England National Survey on GP Referrals

Tell us about your referral  Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment. Has your GP referred you for an assessment or treatment at a hospital or community clinic? Share your…

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20.02.2025

Share for Better Care Week launches

This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care. Your voice plays a vital role in making services better. Every experience shared can help helps highlight…

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16.01.2025

More people to benefit from health research with MPFT research bus

Exploring innovative ways to engage more communities with health research will see Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) deploy the first of two mobile research units in Staffordshire and Shropshire.  The MPFT NHS research…

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04.12.2024

Lung cancer and Targeted Lung Health Check campaign

Lung Health Checks Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in the UK. There are often no signs or symptoms at an early stage. However, lung health checks help to find lung cancer…

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04.12.2024

Pharmacy First

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment and, when appropriate, some prescription medicine, for seven common…

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19.11.2024

The Bread and Butter Thing

A project called The Bread and Butter Thing is starting up in East Staffordshire. They describe themselves as a “mobile food club” with the following aim: “Our mission is to unleash the power of food…

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