Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board People's Panel

14/09/2026

Know your numbers

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know you have it.

Checking your blood pressure is quick and simple. Take a few minutes to check your numbers and look after your heart health.

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

12/09/2026

🚨 Survey closing soon!

The NHS appointment letters survey closes at midnight this Sunday (13 September 2026).

If you're not already a member of the People's Panel, join today to receive the survey link within 24 hours and have your say on whether appointment letters arrive on time and how this impacts your care.

🎁 Enter our prize draw to win one of two £50 Love2shop vouchers.

📱 https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/peoples-panel/

12/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please reach out if you need support. Here is a list of organisations that can help. No matter how hard things are right now, you can get better with the right support. You are not alone. Please share this so others know where to turn. You never know who it could help.

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

There have been around 14 million consultations through the pharmacy first service since it launched in February 2024.

You can get treatment for these conditions from your local community pharmacist, including some prescription medicine, if needed – without you seeing a GP.

From this autumn, participating pharmacies will be able to assess and treat 5 additional common conditions:

- migraine in adults
- outer ear infections in adults
- acne in young people and adults
- mild skin infections and scabies
- seasonal allergic rhinitis in children

Think pharmacy first, and find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

08/09/2026

Down Syndrome Forum.

📅 Date: Thursday 24 September 2026 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Venue: The Brampton Museum, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend

The Down Syndrome Forum is a welcoming and inclusive opportunity for people with Down syndrome aged 16+ to meet others, make new connections, and engage with professionals who are committed to improving services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Attendees can enjoy: -

• A friendly and informal social gathering
• Opportunities to connect with peers and local organisations
• Fun and engaging activity
• A light lunch
• A free goody bag
• The opportunity to share experiences and help shape local services for people with Down syndrome
• Travel expenses can be reimbursed to support attendance.

🔗Please Book Your Place and see the attached flyer for further information.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JGBQETdgDF

29/08/2026

Going to university or eligible residential further education this autumn? If you're eligible for the MenB vaccine, don't wait to book. You'll need two doses, at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection. Book today and get ready for term ➡️ http://nhs.uk/book-menb

29/08/2026

15/08/2026

The People’s Panel Health Letters Survey report is now live!

Thank you to everyone who took part — your voices, experiences and ideas have shaped this important piece of work.

The report shares what local people told us about NHS health letters, what’s working well, and where improvements are needed across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Your feedback will help design clearer, more accessible patient communications.

Read the full report now and see what the community had to say.

https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/peoples-panel/