Know your words, know your actions The NHS is working hard to give people the care and treatment that they need. We know it is frustrating when people are worried for their health and they want help now. However, staff in settings throughout the NHS say they are facing a wave of anger and abuse […]
Breast Screening
Requesting Fit/Sick Notes & Test Requests
Fit/sick Notes Fit/sick notes can be requested via PATCHS. Click on the PATCHs banner below. When making a request, please select the “Admin request” option. . Further information about sick notes is available on Fit note – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Self certificates can be completed and sent online. These are available at: Employee’s statement of sickness to claim Statutory Sick […]
Community Pharmacy Scheme
Are you waiting for a hospital appointment, operation or procedure?
Your local hospital team will be in touch as soon as they can, and you can visit NHS My Planned Care in the meantime for the latest waiting times, help and support before contacting them or your GP. NHS My Planned Care allows you to access information ahead of your planned appointment, operation, or treatment […]
Flu & Covid-19 Seasonal Vaccinations
As the colder months are approaching, it is important to have your winter vaccinations toprotect you and those around you who may be vulnerable. Some people may be eligible forboth flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines. If you are offered both vaccines, it’s safe to havethem at the same time. COVID-19 is still in circulation and […]
Cervical Screening
Anyone eligible and due for a cervical smear between the ages of 25 and 64 need to book an appointment with their GP surgery. It is extremely important that cervical screening appointments are booked and attended. We are able to offer our patients different ways to book an appointment for this: By calling us on […]
Armed Forces Veterans
Please click here to visit our Armed Forces page. Please click here to view the “top tips for veterans” leaflet.
NHS 111
Do you have an urgent medical need? NHS 111 can book you a timeslot at the emergency department at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Go to 111.nhs.uk or download the NHS app. #HelpUsHelpYou