£75,000 cultural and events grant fund open for applications

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched the latest round of the Cultural and Events Project Grants, totalling £75,000 to support local organisations with their cultural activity.

The grants will empower organisations in the sector to deliver a diverse range of cultural activities that will enable more residents and visitors to participate in the cultural verve of Stoke-on-Trent. The closing date for applications is Friday 12 May 2023.

Cultural and Events Project Grants | eligibility criteria and application process. 

Dementia and sleep

Disturbed sleep and difficulties around bedtime are very common in people with dementia. Dementia UK has produced some tips to help prevent sleep disturbances and maintain a good bedtime routine. Good habits for bedtime - online advice. 

What is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help?

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia. Admiral Nurses work in local community services, GP practices and NHS hospitals, care homes, and hospices. They also run the Dementia UK helpline. Call for free on: 0800 888 6678 to speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse.

More information about dementia specialist Admiral Nurses | Download.

This year Revival has created opportunities for aspiring doctors to experience the realities of hospital and the patient’s journey after discharge to prepare them for a career as a doctor. 

Read about what medical student Sophie had to say about her placement.

Affordable housing provider Staffs Housing has launched a new scheme which provides anti-social behaviour (ASB) surgeries, so that its residents can report incidents in confidence.

It is also setting up new multi-agency workshops for MPs and local police in a bid to tackle the issue of ASB and improve the lives of local residents. Find out about what the ASB surgeries offer.
 

Stoke Social going from strength to strength

Stoke Social is a weekly club held every Wednesday at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent for older adults who may feel isolated. The first session took place in October 2022 and the number of people taking part has grown significantly since then.

The group is a joint initiative between North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust and Stoke City Football Club as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. Find out more about the Stoke Social group | online.

Sir Julian Hartley visits Harplands Hospital

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust recently welcomed Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive, NHS Providers, to its Harplands Hospital site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Sir Julian was met by Combined Healthcare’s David Rogers, Chairman, and Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive, as well as other senior members of staff. Read about Sir Julian Hartley's visit to Harplands Hospital | online.

Lincoln Gombedza to speak at Digital Health Rewired event

Lincoln Gombedza, Community Learning Disability Nurse, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust, has been invited as a guest speaker to a leading UK health IT event this month in London. Read more about the event and Lincoln’s excitement to be attending and representing the Trust.

Visit the Digital Health Rewired event website for highlights of the event.