Miller Street Surgery

23/02/2026

🧠 Eating Disorders Awareness Week

This week (23 Feb - 1 March) we recognise Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to highlight the impact of eating disorders and raise awareness of support and recovery.

Eating disorders can affect anyone and often involve complex physical and emotional challenges. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Speaking to a GP can be a first step in getting the right help.

Learn more and find resources here:
🔗 https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Support is about understanding, not judgement.

18/02/2026

👥 Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Would you like to learn more about your GP practice and have a say in how services are developed?

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a great way for patients to share feedback, ideas, and help shape the services we provide.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please ask at reception or find out more here:
👉 https://www.millerstreetsurgery.nhs.uk/about-us/have-your-say/patient-participation-group/

16/02/2026

Depression is often misunderstood, but it’s more than a passing low mood. Mild depression can mean you’re unable to enjoy your normal activities, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal or as if life isn’t worth living. If you’re struggling with feelings of depression, please ask for an appointment.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/

If you’re struggling with feelings of depression, there are things you can do to help your mood. Getting outdoors and doing exercise are some of the well-known tips for helping mood, but what are the others?
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/cope-with-depression/

11/02/2026

Today we celebrate the achievements of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Science thrives when every voice is included.

Let’s encourage curiosity, learning, and support for future generations of women in science.

Find out more here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/2026-international-day-women-and-girls-science

06/02/2026

In January, we provided 1,382 appointments.
While most patients attended, 158 appointments were missed.

If you’re unable to attend, please cancel in advance so we can offer the appointment to another patient.

Thank you for helping us use appointments effectively for everyone.

26/01/2026

SH:24 is a digital sexual health clinic available to people living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They offer testing for all common STIs, contraceptive advice, and other free sexual health services, all provided confidentially from the privacy of your own home.

Find out more at https://sh24.org.uk/

13/01/2026

📅 National Obesity Awareness Week | 10–17 January

This week highlights the importance of supporting people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight — without judgement or stigma.

Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by many factors, including lifestyle, mental wellbeing, environment, and long-term conditions. Small, sustainable changes can make a real difference to overall health and reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, joint problems and some cancers.

If you’re concerned about your weight or would like support with healthy eating, physical activity or weight management, help is available. Visit noaw2014.org.uk for information and resources.

Support is about health, not blame.

24/12/2025

💙 Mental Health Support Over the Festive Period 💙

The festive period can be difficult for many people. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, help is available throughout Christmas and New Year across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

• Urgent mental health support: Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (24/7)
• 24/7 mental health text support: Available to all local residents
- For South Staffordshire – 07507 330605 (MPFT).
- For North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent – 07312 263117 (NSCHT)
• NHS Talking Therapies: Free, confidential support with self-referral available Call 0300 303 0923
• Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 listening service)
• British Red Cross Support Line: 0808 196 3651
• The Silver Line: 0800 4 70 80 90 (for those aged 55+)
• PAPYRUS (young people): 0800 068 4141

Support is also available for loneliness, financial worries, and domestic abuse, with local and national services ready to help.

Please don’t struggle alone. Support is there, even during the holidays.

23/12/2025

Our festive opening hours for 2025/26

22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank all our patients for their support over the past year. We know that for some, it may not have been an easy one.

We’re very grateful for the kind cards, gifts and treats that have been dropped off for our team this festive season. They are truly appreciated by all staff.

We wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

01/12/2025

Have you had your flu vaccine yet?

26/11/2025

SAIS flu vaccine clinics for children that have missed their annual vaccine at school.

Parents can book in to a local vaccine clinic by calling the School Age Immunisation Service on 0300 124 0366. Lines are open 8:30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday. The clinic details are below but remember parents must book in advance:
• Saturday 29 November 2025 – Leek Moorlands Hospital 9:30am-3pm
• Monday 01 December 2025 – Staffordshire University, Blackheath Lane, Stafford 2:30pm-6pm
• Tuesday 02 December 2025 – Dimensions Leisure Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, 2.20pm-6pm.

Find out more about the flu vaccine for children on this page:

Find out about the children's flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.