Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System

03/09/2026

If your child is at school or starting soon, help protect them against serious illnesses like measles and whooping cough. Check their red book or speak to your GP practice to see if any vaccines are due or missed. Learn more: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

03/09/2026

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/

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

The NHS National Booking System is now open for eligible people to book their flu vaccination ahead of winter.

Flu vaccination helps protect those most at risk from serious illness and helps reduce pressure on health and care services during the colder months.

• Book online via the NHS National Booking System or NHS App
• Call 119 if you need support with booking

Find out more about this year’s flu vaccination programme: https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/nhs-kicks-off-flu-vaccine-for-children-and-pregnant-women-ahead-of-winter/

02/09/2026

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/

02/09/2026

Are you 17–18, under 25, or starting uni or student accommodation for the first time? You may be eligible for a free MenB vaccine to help protect against serious illness.
Book here: http://nhs.uk/book-menb

01/09/2026

Weight management medication is only available under strict criteria and not via GP referral or prescription. Please don’t contact your surgery. Check local services you may be eligible for: https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

01/09/2026

Help protect your child this winter. ❄️
The flu vaccine is a quick and simple way to help reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children, families and communities.
Look out for the flu vaccine consent form and complete it when it arrives.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

01/09/2026

Toilet training is about more than just using the toilet 🚽

Practising new skills can help children build confidence and help create a sense of control and routine, especially if they are preparing for school. These small moments of learning and practising can make a real difference over time 📚

Visit Best Start in Life or speak with your health visitor or for more trusted advice and practical tips on toilet training.

For more visit: https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

01/09/2026

From 1 September, more people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be eligible for a free NHS RSV vaccine.
Find out who is eligible and how to get protected ahead of autumn and winter 👇
https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/nhs-expands-rsv-vaccine-programme-staffordshire-stoke-on-trent/