If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

Temperatures are rising, so please look after yourself and those around you. Here are some simple tips to stay safe during hot weather:.-Keep cool. -Stay hydrated. -Avoid alcohol and caffeine. -Protect your skin. Wear SPF sunscreen. -Check on others.

Over 40? It’s time to check your blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems. A 10-minute check today could protect your future. Find your nearest pharmacy for a free check -

“If you have a question about a vaccine, ask a trusted source – a nurse, GP or #NHS websites” - Dr Victoria Stanford chats to local students Grace and Conrad about vaccines. 💉.Find out more:

NHS 111 can assess and direct you to the right place for you and, if needed, can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor, or paramedic. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

For support in a mental health crisis, day or night, call one of our urgent mental health helpline numbers. North Staffordshire: call 0800 032 8728.South Staffordshire: call 0808 196 3002

Your pharmacist can advise on over-the-counter medicines and managing your symptoms. Find a pharmacy near you and their opening times here:

Heading to a festival this year? .Protect yourself fully against #measles by making sure you’ve had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine ⬇️ Your GP can tell you if you’re not sure.

We are currently seeking feedback from SSOT Wheelchair Service users, families, carers and stakeholders. Share your views about the service online:.

If you need urgent treatment for an eye injury or a condition that developed suddenly, and you’re not sure where to get help, contact NHS 111. Go online at call or use the NHS App.

RT @OFFICIALWMAS: To mark #InternationalParamedicsDay, Sam is sharing what led him to become a paramedic, and what the role means to him 🚑💚….

If you need urgent #mentalhealth support in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent you can now call 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a mental health professional and get help 24/7. More information is available on our website:

Need urgent dental care in the evening or at the weekend? Your dentist’s answering machine message may have useful advice. Or contact NHS 111 to find an out-of-hours service near you:

Let’s talk vaccines! Local students ask Dr Victoria Stanford their top questions about vaccinations. Watch this video to find out more:.➡️ #stoke #staffordshire.

Your next trip to the loo could save your life. If you receive an NHS home-testing kit to detect signs of bowel cancer, put it by the loo and do the test as soon as possible. Finding cancer early makes it more treatable.

GP practices across Staffordshire & Stoke – on – Trent are expanding their workforce to improve the way you receive your care. Discover how the new roles can help. Discover what a Care Co-ordinator can do for you.

Over 40? It’s time to check your blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems. A 10-minute check today could protect your future. Find your nearest pharmacy for a free check -

Get to the help you need. If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

If you are having problems with your hearing, you can now self-refer into NHS audiology (hearing) services. To find out if you’re eligible, visit -

If you or a loved one need urgent mental health support in South Staffordshire, advice and triage are available 24/7. Call our helpline on 0808 196 3002, or email mhsi.staffordshire@mpft.nhs.uk.