Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent

22/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who's been in touch since we published our report into the experience of children and young people suspected of having ADHD or being Autistic.

Here we share what Dr Allison Gardner MP told us.

If you'd like to be part of the solution, join us at our immersive workshop using theatre to explore the issues. We'll be at The Bridge Centre on Thursday 23rd July, 1pm - 3.30pm. Booking is essential and places are going fast.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989825558811?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/06/2026

"If you start with kind, you've won"
Read our latest report on Autism, ADHD and SEND services for children and young people in the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
And, if you want to get involved, join us at our theatrical workshop on 23rd July!
https://www.healthwatchstokeontrent.co.uk/

12/06/2026

"If you start with kind, you've won"
That's the title of our report into Autism and ADHD services for children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent, being published on 18th June.
We're partnering with Steve Mitchell and the Inter Theatre Company to deliver a workshop that explores many of the issues raised during our engagement.
We're expecting tickets to go fast once the report is out, so book yourself on now!
PEGiS. Parent Engagement Group in Stoke
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989825558811?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

We're looking for experiences of Stroke services
If you live in the city of Stoke-on-Trent and have had a stroke or know someone who has had a stroke, we would like to hear your experience of the care you received. Please share your views on our website, at https://www.healthwatchstokeontrent.co.uk/share-your-views
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Stroke Association
Healthwatch Shropshire
Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin
Healthwatch Staffordshire
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Haywood Hospital
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

03/06/2026

Only a few tickets remaining!🚨

Book your tickets now to be a part of the development of the North Midlands Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). Participants will receive a £90 gift card, a complimentary lunch, and have any reasonable travel costs reimbursed.

📆 Wednesday 17th June, 10:00 - 12:30
📍Wade Conference Centre, ST4 7NY.

Book now before it's too late 👇

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989296075111

You're invited! 🫵

We're inviting members of the public, to help co-design public information materials for the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust's Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) via our 'CRDC in the Community' co-design workshop.

📆 Wednesday 17th June, 10:00 - 12:30
📍Wade Conference Centre, ST4 7NY.

Although this is a design workshop, you do not need to have any creative experience to take part!

There are limited spaces available. Book your place here 👇
https://www.healthwatchstokeontrent.co.uk/event/2026-06-17/commercial-research-delivery-centre-crdc-community-co-design-workshop

ℹ Participants will receive a £90 gift card, a complimentary lunch after the workshop, and have their reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.

For more information, contact [email protected].

21/05/2026

You're invited! 🫵

We're inviting members of the public, to help co-design public information materials for the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust's Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) via our 'CRDC in the Community' co-design workshop.

📆 Wednesday 17th June, 10:00 - 12:30
📍Wade Conference Centre, ST4 7NY.

Although this is a design workshop, you do not need to have any creative experience to take part!

There are limited spaces available. Book your place here 👇
https://www.healthwatchstokeontrent.co.uk/event/2026-06-17/commercial-research-delivery-centre-crdc-community-co-design-workshop

ℹ Participants will receive a £90 gift card, a complimentary lunch after the workshop, and have their reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.

For more information, contact [email protected].

01/05/2026

Gynae cancer charity, , have raised concerns that ChatGPT missed ovarian and vulval cancer when asked about ‘red-flag’ symptoms. With more people turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT for health information, they are sharing tips to help find trusted information online: https://bit.ly/4uiAOWY

30/04/2026

When diagnosed early, nine in ten people survive bowel cancer. That’s why this , we're helping Bowel Cancer UK raise awareness of the disease, so everyone has the best chance of an early diagnosis.

Knowing the symptoms is important to help spot bowel cancer early. The earlier it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Get involved today and .

https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT

22/04/2026

A third of people in the UK don’t complete their bowel cancer screening test.

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable.

This , Bowel Cancer UK want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

Let's spread the word together. Get involved today and .

https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT