We are starting to add signposting resources to help you find local and national organisations that can help with specific issues you may have with Health and Social Care. These links will take you to another web page or to an online pdf document.
Healthwatch Staffordshire Services Directory
Directory of useful local and national Health and Care Services.
See this video on Pharmacy First
Some pharmacies in England now offer 7 treatments without prescription. It could save you a trip to the GP Find one near you
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Sources of local and national help for grief, loss and bereavement.
Mental Health Support
Advice from Staffordshire County Council
Equipment & Technology to help with Daily Living
Advice from Staffordshire County Council.
Oral Contraception at Pharmacies
Did you know that some pharmacies can now help with oral contraception?
Safeguarding Advice from the Ann Craft Trust
Advice on safeguarding from the Ann Craft Trust – for you, a friend or relative.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board website
Problems Accessing Dentists
Healthwatch are aware of the current problems finding a dentist and have reported local feedback to a recent Parliamentary Enquiry about the lack of access to Dental Care. View a summary of the enquiry here
Dentists
You can search for a dentist here by area. NOTE: They are few and far between and the information is not always up to date, so you will need to contact the dentist directly.
Find a Dentist
Emergency Dentist
If you have no other access to treatment you can call: Staffordshire Emergency Dental Service 0300 123 0981
Staffordshire Connects | Listings in Health Services
Cost of Living Help
Many local councils in Staffordshire have webpages to highlight local sources of help.
Our information sheet contains links to all of these – click to see the Cost-of-Living links.
Most people know they can call NHS 111 for medical help. Did you know there are different ways to contact the service?
You can now do this on the internet or by using other means for people who have difficulties contacting 111 on the phone.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) (staffsstokeics.org.uk)
Healthwatch has been working with the ICB with giving feedback on the new ARRS roles (Additional Reimbursable Roles). These roles will help with Access to Primary Care. Please see video by Dr. Paddy Hannigan Introductory Video – YouTube
Information on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)
Annabelle’s Challenge is the leading charity for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) in the UK. Tel 0800 917 8495
Ehlers Danlos website also has information about this condition
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Sources of local and national help for grief, loss and bereavement.
