The North Staffordshire GP Federation are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join our existing team. The full details can be found on NHS Jobs, reference: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/direct_apply/?vac_ref=916583243 You can download the Administration Assistant Job Description and Administration Assistant Person Specification for information. Further details can be found on NHS Jobs or by contacting Lisa Dulson, Quality and Governance Manager
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This Cervical Cancer Prevention week don’t let embarrassment stop you from getting your cervical smear test! Cervical screening prevents 75% of cervical cancers from developing, yet one in four of those invited for a screening in the UK, don’t attend. Cervical Screening is the method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. Being screened regularly
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This week is Diabetes Awareness Week. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of diabetes Type 1 – Where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 – Where the body does not produce enough
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Find information about opting out of sharing your data with the NHS and what you need to know: Make your choice about sharing data from your health records – NHS (www.nhs.uk).
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Please visit the gov.uk website for information on how to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination status to show that you’ve had the full course of the COVID-19 vaccine and access this status when travelling abroad. Please DO NOT contact your GP surgery about your COVID-19 vaccination status. GPs cannot provide letters showing your COVID-19 vaccination status.
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We are delighted to have been working with Keele University on their new and exciting MSci in Paramedic Science which is at the forefront of paramedic education in the UK Due to commence later this year, this innovative 4-year integrated Master’s programme reflects the expanding role of the profession in delivering complex and high-quality care
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Please be aware that GP Practices will be closed for the May Bank Holiday on Monday 3rd May and the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 31st May. If you need medical advice during this period you can: Visit your pharmacy – Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of
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The North Staffordshire GP Federation are seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. The Board usually consists of up to 9 Directors, which includes a mix of GPs, Nurses and Practice Managers who assist in holding the Executive Directors and Management Team to account and help to develop and
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The Homeless Health Service Team, led by ANP, Jane Morton have now given more than 160 COVID vaccinations to Stoke on Trent’s homeless population. Listen to Ian Gibson, Associate Director of Operational Services talking more about this here: In addition, we are really pleased to announce that the North Staffordshire GP Federation Homeless Health Service
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel Cancer is the second biggest UK’s killer cancer but that doesn’t need to be the case as it is treatable and curable, especially when diagnosed at an early stage. Symptoms can include: Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo There are several possible causes of bleeding
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