Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System

10/09/2026

It's Ask About Asthma week!

Here are our 4 asks:
1. Does your child have an asthma action plan? If not please contact your GP Practice or Asthma nurse to get one.
2. Do you and your child know how to use their inhaler? Visit: https://ow.ly/hBuz50ZLViu
3. Attend an annual asthma review - your child should be having an asthma review once a year and after every attack, this will help them to manage their symptoms.
4. Air Pollution and its impact - Air Pollution can trigger asthma but knowing the triggers can help you to manage them. What could you do differently to reduce air pollution in your area? Visit https://ow.ly/pfkT50ZLVit


Find out more about the four ‘Asks’ here: https://ow.ly/YLPB50ZLViv

10/09/2026

In pain or facing an urgent dental issue?
Extra NHS urgent dental appointments are now available in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Call the Dental Advice Line for help.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

10/09/2026

Amparo is a su***de bereavement support service commissioned by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board to support individuals and families affected by su***de across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Find out more at

Amparo offers support for any affected by su***de in Hampshire.

10/09/2026

Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can access 24/7 mental health support by text with two free text services across the area. If you live in South Staffordshire, text 07507 330605. For North Staffordshire + Stoke-on-Trent, text 07312 263117.

10/09/2026

Have a child in nursery or starting soon? Measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccination helps protect them. Check their red book or contact your GP practice to see if any vaccines are due or missed. More info: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

10/09/2026

The You and Your General Practice (YYGP) guidelines describe what practices and patients can expect of each other.

Practices must link to YYGP from their practice website.

Read the guidelines: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/you-and-your-general-practice/

10/09/2026

If you need urgent mental health support, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your local NHS is Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is here to help – just call 111 and select the mental health option. More information is available on our website: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health-2/crisis-mental-health-access-via-nhs-111/

10/09/2026

Today is ***dePreventionDay - the theme for this year's international campaign from International Association for Su***de Prevention is 'Changing the Narrative on Su***de'. For further information and resources, visit https://www.iasp.info/wspd/resources/

09/09/2026

People with healthy teeth and gums may only need an dental check-up every two years. Your will talk to you about when you should come for your next check-up. Search for an NHS dentist near you.

09/09/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but knowing your numbers can help you take action to protect your health.

Why not get your blood pressure checked today?

Find your nearest pharmacy offering free checks: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/