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More patients in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access their medical records online than almost anywhere else in the country. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent now lead the country in online patient record access, with over 97 per cent of practices offering this service, surpassing the national 90 per cent target. This allows patients to efficiently access […]
Almost 10,000 young people, aged between 8 and 17, enjoyed over 2,500 activities as part of the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Space programme this summer. There were over 22,000 attendances at events, equating to over 43,000 hours. The summer programme brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide fun, positive activities for vulnerable young people. […]
Commissioner @benadams4staffs will attend a Police, Fire & Crime Panel today. He will provide an update on potential upcoming financial challenges for emergency services, current financial performance & the impact of rising inflation. Watch live: https://moderngov.staffordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=16790&x=1
A veterans charity based in Newcastle has taken ownership of the building they operate from, on Hassell Street in the town. Staffordshire county council, who owned the building, have been working together with Tri Services Veterans Centre over the last 18 months to find a solution that would allow the charity to buy the building, […]
Expanded childcare for pre-school years will help thousands of children and their parents, as increases in Government-funded hours for increasingly younger children, begin in April next year. 97 per cent, almost all of Staffordshire’s pre-school providers are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ so this gives toddlers play and learning opportunities that will help them make the […]
Important action is being taken to make sure Stoke on Trent’s most well-loved public works of art are preserved for generations to come. The City Council has developed a brand-new Public Art Protocol which will support the protection of heritage assets – including statues, war memorials, murals, fountains and architectural features – on public land […]
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to more than 50 bonfire related incidents across the county over the bonfire weekend despite the poor weather. Between 6pm on Friday and 6am on Monday, Crews responded to a total of 54 incidents related to bonfires and fireworks. On Sunday night, Crews from Hanley and Newcastle went […]
Patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands are set to benefit from the latest recruitment of overseas nurses taking the total amount of overseas recruits to over 300 since the international nurse recruitment programme was launched in 2021. 30 international nurses from India and Botswana joined the Trust on 23 October, and will support a […]
More than 180,000 people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have stepped up for their vaccines, keeping both themselves and the wider community safe. With the risk of Covid-19 variants lurking, pregnant women, older residents and vulnerable groups must remain vigilant. All eligible adults are encouraged to book their flu and Covid-19 vaccines as soon as possible. […]
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue have welcomed eye-in-the-sky-technology to help crews tackle emergency incidents across the county. Firefighters now have access to two state-of-the-art drones to gather vital aerial intelligence by live-streaming imaging to colleagues on the ground. This makes them a valuable asset in improving safety for crews and the wider public. They provide additional […]
