Monthly archive July, 2013

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent statement on NHS 111

Andrew Donald, Chief Officer of Stafford and Surrounds & Cannock Chase Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), speaking on behalf of all Staffordshire CCGs said: “In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent we have taken a pro-active decision to develop an interim solution for the provision of NHS 111 service. “After engaging with otherRead more

Thirty Places Available for Young People to Start a Career in the NHS

Young people from across Staffordshire and Burton on Trent are being given the unique opportunity to start a career in the NHS while training for a recognised qualification. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust, the UK’s largest integrated health and adult social care NHS Trust has launched a SupportRead more

Council Begins Programme of Initiatives to Improve Local Environment

East Staffordshire Borough Council has begun a programme of targeted enforcement initiatives to improve local environmental quality. A team of Officers from the Council is being dispatched to deal with a wide range of issues that have a negative impact on the community. The team is working with partnerRead more

Tutbury WI enjoy visit to Denman College

Tutbury WI – Outing to Denman – Friday 12th July 2013 30 ladies from Tutbury WI travelled to Denman College (near Oxford) for their special birthday outing.  Denman is the National WI College.  It is a beautiful Georgian House set in splendid grounds. Denman College offers day and residentialRead more

NHS Community Trust Hosts Public Meeting In Burton

The UK’s largest integrated health and social care NHS Trust, Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS are inviting the public to attend their monthly Public Board meeting in Burton Town Hall on Wednesday 24 July 2013 from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.   Members of the public are warmly welcomedRead more

CCG Reaction to Sir Bruce Keogh Review of Burton Hospital

East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has given its reaction to the Sir Bruce Keogh Review report into Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – one of 14 Trusts investigated. The report announced in Parliament today revealed  that  11 of the 14 Trusts will be placed in special measures because ofRead more

Free Wifi at The Meadowside Leisure Centre

Have a Bite While You Browse the Web. The Meadowside Leisure Centre is now offering all customers to the centre free access to the internet with Purple Wi-fi.  The new Wi-fi service will be available at no charge throughout the centre primarily being available in the café area. CustomersRead more

Sky Ride Local offers fun, free cycling fun this summer in the Burton Area

Local East Staffordshire residents are invited to dust off their bikes and make the most of a new programme of free guided bike rides this summer. British Cycling and Sky, in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council, are bringing a series of Sky Ride Local rides to the area,Read more

Hoar Cross Nursing Home Raises £3000 at Summer Fayre

£3000 raised as Hoar Cross Nursing Home celebrates the summer in style Residents, family, friends, staff and local people were all walking on sunshine last weekend as Hoar Cross Nursing Home put on the biggest Summer Fayre in its history. The event, which has been running since 2003, attractedRead more