StaffsPrepared #StayAlert

Preparing for the unexpected in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This site is updated by the Civil Contingencies Unit. We only reply in office hrs/emergencies

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

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.

➡️ https://t.co/EXpzKUTJIe"

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

Feed indoors not out.

Feed your flock in fully enclosed areas to protect your flock.

Open areas with food or water are an open invite for wild birds which may carry bird flu and spread this to your birds.

Check: https://t.co/ZZgeSEyme3 for a full list of tips.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Malaria is a serious illness spread by mosquitoes – and you can catch it from a single bite.🦟

Malaria is common in many tropical parts of the world, so it's worth visiting TravelHealthPro to check country‑specific advice before you go: https://t.co/UrkElHoklC

#WorldMalariaDay

[Cadent @CadentGasLtd]

☎️ If you know who to call for gas-related issues at home, you can receive the RIGHT service first time and get help quicker.

👉 Issues with your gas bill or meter? Call your gas supplier – you can find their number on your energy bill.
👉 Problem with your boiler, heating or gas appliances? Call a Gas Safe Register engineer on 0800 408 5500 or your energy supplier, if you have a care plan with them.
👉 Smell gas, suspect a gas leak or carbon monoxide? Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999* immediately.

*All calls are recorded and may be monitored.

Get more information at https://t.co/8g4OCLSBIh

#MaketheRightCall #GasSafety #SafeandWarm

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

The weather’s getting warm and people could be tempted to jump in, but would you know what to do if someone got into trouble?

Please share this with your friends, family and colleagues.

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

Help us keep plants and tress healthy by:

1. 💼 Not bringing plants back from your holidays
2. 🌱 Buying from UK garden centres/nurseries
3. 🛜 Buying online? Choose a UK-based seller
4. 🥾Cleaning boots before walking
5. 🌳Using ‘Tree Alert’ to report trees in poor health

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Heading to a farm this Easter weekend? Our blog post has all the top tips to help you stay healthy on your visit and leave you with only happy memories of your new farmyard friends. 🐑🐣
🔗 https://t.co/oTbOb7axpm

[Staffordshire Moorlands District Council @StaffMoorlandDC]

If you're heading out in to the countryside this Easter weekend, please remember to pack a picnic and NOT a BBQ or campfire!

A PSPO is in place which bans BBQs, fires, naked flames, fireworks & sky lanterns - Wildfires destroy lives, property & nature – don’t be the cause!

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

If you’re planning DIY this bank holiday weekend and need to hire a waste collector or skip, be aware that waste criminals advertise online.

Find out how to avoid them: https://t.co/35OHjuj5km

[Staffordshire Moorlands District Council @StaffMoorlandDC]

Recycle your used vapes!

Used vapes chucked in general recycling or waste bins cause fires in bin lorries and recycling centres due to the batteries exploding.

Make sure you recycle yours properly!

#DontBinThatVape

[NHS @NHSuk]

Strike action starts from 7am Tuesday 7 April and runs until 7am Monday 13 April. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://t.co/ew7FEwLYsu

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS @StaffsStokeICS]

Need advice for minor illnesses or medication this Bank Holiday weekend? Your local pharmacist can help! 💊

Pharmacy opening hours may vary—search ‘find a pharmacy NHS’ to find one near you. #NHS #BankHoliday

[Midlands Partnership University NHS FT @mpftnhs]

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.

Find out more: https://t.co/CmNhCI6GFP

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

#Poultry & captive birds in England and Wales can go outside from 09 April 2026 – unless you're in a 3km Protection or Captive Bird Monitoring (Controlled) Zone.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with mandatory biosecurity requirements remains in place.

[Midlands Partnership University NHS FT @mpftnhs]

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.

Find out more: https://t.co/CmNhCI6GFP

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

Your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Pharmacists also offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains. Think pharmacy first. https://t.co/m0TdbhpVRo

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

Anyone in the #WestMidlands planning a holiday or to visit family or friends in areas with #mosquitos?

Read our online news story about protecting yourself from catching #Chikungunya

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

Feeling poorly this weekend?

Contact #NHS111 online to get assessed + directed to the right place - like a #WestMidlands pharmacy https://t.co/J6In3x9t4o

If it could be #MEASLES please call ahead + say

DON'T just turn up at a healthcare provider as it's VERY INFECTIOUS

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

Bluetongue season is approaching. Livestock keepers check your nation’s bluetongue policy and movement rules to protect your animals and business. Find out more info at:
England: https://t.co/vFZ4DdUm2o
Scotland: https://t.co/h4gTFYM1lb
Wales: https://t.co/584GkuV8Yk

#Bluetongue