New over 60s social club launching soon     The Grocott Centre is an independent charity which aims to promote the welfare, well-being and social inclusion of vulnerable groups.   Starting on 24 October, a new social afternoon will be run for the over 60s, taking place every Monday afternoon, from 1:30 to 3:30pm. To view the poster, click here. For more information, please email: louise@thegrocottcentre.co.uk or telephone: 01782 324715 / 07951 531 170.

Stoke-on-Trent Dementia Pathway event   A Stoke-on-Trent Dementia Pathway event is being held for people who are concerned about memory loss. Taking place on Friday 4 November, the event will offer the opportunity to talk to professionals about the signs and symptoms of dementia, hear about the dementia pathway and find out what local services are available in the area. For more information, please visit https://www.combined.nhs.uk/stoke-on-trent-dementia-pathway-event-4-november-2022/ or click here to view the flyer.

New stakeholder newsletter out now for the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme

As part of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme, a new stakeholder newsletter is out now featuring a focus on primary care networks, as well as other latest news and updates. For a copy, please visit: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health-2/adult-mental-health/

Stoptober

Stoptober is an annual, national campaign that encourages smokers across England to quit smoking during October. It is based on the insight that if a person can stop smoking for 28 days, they are five times more likely to be able to quit for good. 

The NHS Quit Smoking app is free to download or there is a range of support available locally. Support is also available for tobacco users who are planning on using e-cigarettes to help to quit. Go to: www.stoke.gov.uk/smokefree for more information.

COVID-19 autumn booster campaign

The autumn COVID-19 booster is being offered to those at high risk of the complications of COVID-19 infection. As the number of COVID-19 infections increases over the winter, this booster should help to reduce the risk of being admitted to hospital from the virus. Visit: http://nhs.uk/covid-booster to get started. To read more about the autumn booster programme on the Government website please click here.

Flu vaccine

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of lower levels of natural immunity to flu this year as well as increased coronavirus (COVID-19) circulation. For this reason, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine, it's also really important to take up the offer of a free flu vaccine if you are eligible. People can also have a flu vaccine at the same time as the COVID-19 booster, if eligible. For more information about the flu jab on the NHS website, click here.

Partner updates / news / events

This newsletter is circulated to partners working with adults across Stoke-on-Trent, e.g. adult social care, health, police, probation, voluntary sector, etc. 

If you would like to have any information included in this communication please email: adultsstrategicpartnership@stoke.gov.uk.

National awareness days / weeks:

Below are some of the national awareness days/weeks happening over the coming months:

International Stress Awareness Week 7 to 11 November
Self Care Week 14 to 20 November

Safeguarding Adults Week 21 to 27 November

Carers Rights Day 24 November

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