COVID-19 spring booster

As part of the COVID vaccination programme, people at highest risk of severe illness will be eligible for a spring booster. The dose will be offered to :

• everyone aged 75 and over
• residents in care homes for older adults
• immunosuppressed people aged 5 and over
  
  

Anyone who is eligible will be contacted by the NHS. Find out more information about the COVID-19 spring booster campaign. 

North Staffs Asperger/Autism Association

The North Staffs Asperger/Autism Association (NSAAA) provides support, help, advice and information to individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, their families and carers. The NSAAA offers a variety of social clubs for their members of all ages on a monthly basis.

Details of the groups, clubs and contact information | view the flyer. 

New service supports 131 vulnerable people in Stoke in just three months

Home support provider Revival’s new Safe and Well Checks service is helping to check in on residents living in the community who have been identified as vulnerable by social workers or locality connectors. Find out more about the service and who it supports.

Stoke-based housing provider Staffs Housing estimates 150 of their residents could be experiencing domestic abuse based on national figures. It’s why they’ve introduced vital changes following national guidance from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance to improve how they provide support. Read more about the measures Staffs Housing has implemented.

Community theatre and film group 

The Grocott Centre is an independent charity which aims to promote the welfare, well-being and social inclusion of vulnerable groups.

The weekly community theatre and film group launched earlier this year helps people with confidence building, communication, technical support and production skills. The sessions run every Friday from 10am to 3pm at the Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JS. To get involved contact: the Grocott Centre or telephone: 01782 324715.

Dr Buki Adeyemo elected to Board of NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network

Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, has been elected to the Board of the Mental Health Network, NHS Confederation. Read more about what Dr Adeyemo said about her election to the Board.