Healthwatch Staffordshire

17/06/2026

This week for we would like to promote the Men's Health Forum who are "the leading charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland". Their aim is "for all men and boys to have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives."

🧔‍♂️This year they are focussing on how "pharmacies can seriously improve your health".

📣You can view a discussion on this topic, or read their research report, on their website.
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/news/pharmacies-can-seriously-improve-your-health

Also look out for own report on the Pharmacy First scheme in Staffordshire, coming soon!

17/06/2026

Useful numbers to text for mental health support in Staffordshire.

Note that North Staffordshire usually covers Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent. South Staffordshire covers the rest of the County.

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 and Stoke-on-Trent, text 07312 263117.

16/06/2026

We would like to share this "Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby" survey from Staffordshire County Council The closing date has now been extended to 17th July 2026. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

The Council is asking:
📣Are you pregnant?
📣Do you have a baby under 1 year old?
If yes, they would love your help.

They want to hear from people who care for babies, like mums, dads, grandparents, and other family members.
📣Please tell us about your experiences of pregnancy, birth, and caring for a baby.

Every family is different, and your views can help make services better for parents and babies. https://letstalk.staffordshire.gov.uk/healthy-pregnancy-healthy-baby

15/06/2026

💷Would you like to earn £500 for your Staffordshire group?

🪢If you are a charity, CIC or community group in Staffordshire, you could earn £500 for your group if your members can provide feedback on Health and Social Care Services in Staffordshire

🪙We have a pot of money – our Engagement Fund – set aside for this activity with the two research topics for this year outlined below. You can also participate if you can give any general feedback on health and social care services in the area.

a) Carers, Care of Older People and End of Life Planning
This project will investigate carers’ experiences of care and support for older people, focusing on end-of-life care, the use and understanding of ReSPECT forms and Advance Care Planning.

b) Diabetes and Footcare
For this project we want to hear about patients’ experiences of Diabetic Footcare. We are teaming up with John Bridges, the Chair of the East Staffordshire and Surrounds Diabetes UK Patient Network for this project.

👉To register your interest please email us on [email protected]

Your group will then be invited to join our project on the Basecamp platform.
From Basecamp you then can apply for the Engagement Fund using the simple online Form.

This year we are expecting groups to make the arrangements to collect feedback from their members using paper or online forms that we will provide. Please note that it will take us a while to sort through your applications, so don’t worry if you do not get a response immediately!

We hope to hear from you shortly.

The Healthwatch Staffordshire Team.

12/06/2026

🫂This week is which is an annual awareness campaign to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK's 5.8 million carers.

📣This feels like a good time to tell you about our new research (Deep Dive) project. This will focus on carers’ experiences of care and support for older people, focusing on end-of-life care, the use and understanding of ReSPECT forms and Advance Care Planning.

‍🫶Initially we are reaching out to Staffordshire carers’ groups to learn more about how this affects people caring for a loved one. We are also planning a survey and focus groups on the topic.

👉You can find out more about ReSPECT forms here: https://www.resus.org.uk/respect

👉We would also like to direct you to general information for carers which may be helpful at: https://www.carersweek.org/about-carers-week/information-for-carers/


Staffordshire Together for Carers Service

11/06/2026

We have been asked to share this call for participants for a research project about accessing social care support.

This is the link in the report:
https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_difF9P81kjzgqmq

10/06/2026

For we would like to promote one of this year’s new research (Deep Dive) projects on Diabetes and Podiatry.

📍For this work we are teaming up with John Bridges, the Chair of the East Staffordshire and Surrounds Diabetes UK Patient Network. At the latest Network meeting John and our Engagement Officer Dave, talked at some length about Foot Care and Amputations and the new project. It was met with a favourable response.

👣To learn more about the importance of footcare for Diabetes patients and to tell us how services are working for you, please use this link to complete the Patient Survey on Diabetic Footcare and Podiatry Services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDsx9dlBPW9zUJ4eG45IUeo0LaZ-IJ8PYjK0rapNU6RBXxcA/viewform



You can also see details of future East Staffordshire Network meetings at:
https://healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk/news/2026-meeting-dates-for-east-staffordshire-and-surrounds-diabetes-uk-patient-network/

10/06/2026

Our engagement officer Dave will be at this event next Friday.

Please, remember that you need to book in advance for a PSA Blood Test.

HEALTH EVENT 🩺
A free community health event bringing together local services, health professionals and community organisations. Host at the Burton Caribbean Association Centre.

Includes health checks, PSA blood test (booking required), diabetes checks, COVID vaccines, healthcare and community services.

🤝East Staffs Social Prescribers will also attend the event to provide details of our services.

📍BCA Community Centre, 346 Uxbridge Street, DE14 3JS
🗓️Friday 19th June
⌚️4pm-8pm

East Staffordshire Primary Care Network

09/06/2026

For Carers' Week, we would like to share this post from Staffordshire Together for Carers Service with details of how Carers in Staffordshire can access support. Here are some links to other useful sources of information:

Those living in Stoke-on-Trent may be able to get help from North Staffs Carers

On the Staffordshire County Council website, find out if you are a carer, what a Carer’s Assessment is, how to get support, and how to plan for emergencies. What respite is, who can get it, how to apply, and the support available for carers.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/adult-social-care/carers-and-family

Another source of help and advice for Carers is Carers UK

It’s Carers Week (8–14 June)

Carers Week is a national campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and help people identify as carers and access support.

We’re proud to be working with GP surgeries across Staffordshire to help create more carer-friendly communities 💙

Through the Carer Friendly Quality Mark, practices are taking positive steps to better identify, support and raise awareness of unpaid carers 🙌

It’s fantastic to see local services recognising the important role carers play and making changes that can have a real impact on their day-to-day lives.

Together, we’re helping build a community where carers feel seen, valued and supported

If you’d like to find out more about how we support carers across Staffordshire:
📞 0300 303 0621
📧 [email protected]

05/06/2026

Have you experienced stroke care? 💙

Four local Healthwatch teams – Healthwatch Shropshire, Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent and Healthwatch Staffordshire are working together to hear from people about stroke care.

We want to hear from patients, carers, family members and anyone who has supported someone after a stroke💬

We are asking about:
🏥 Diagnosis
🏥 Hospital treatment
♿ Rehabilitation
🏠 Support after leaving hospital

Your experience can help improve services and show what is working well and what needs to change.

Get in touch here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G84ZDT