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“Almost 30% of preventable deaths in England are due to non-communicable diseases specifically attributed to air pollution.” (Prevention and Health Inequalities 2.21; NHS Long Term Plan)

UHNM is working closely with local authorities on important air quality campaigns, ‘Anti-Idle’ and ‘Air Aware Staffordshire’, to help us to drive our Sustainable Travel initiatives and improve access to more sustainable modes of transport for our staff, visitors and patients.

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Traveling to Royal Stoke University Hospital by bus

First Potteries and D&G buses both operate buses through the hospital and across the city. Stops are located at the end of the drive to the main entrance and near maternity/council services. Route 101 to/from Stafford stops on the A34. We''re currently only able to carry around 20% of capacity, find out more >>

Our 2019 Staff Travel Survey highlighted that 13% at Royal Stoke and 27% at County said improved bus stop facilities on site would encourage you to make the change to bus travel. The Trust listened and is extremely happy to have started work to replace the two temporary bus shelters located outside Procurement building and opposite Springfield ensuring that these are more visible, accessible, comfortable and convenient with improved access to local travel information which can now be displayed within the shelter.

The main route through the hospital is route 25, serving Hanley, Stoke Station, Newcastle and Keele University.

If you're able, why not catch a bus that operate near to the hospital to make sure there's capacity for those that need it >>

Plan your journey to the hospital here

Ticketing offers

UHNM staff can benefit from the new Smart Affordable Fares scheme >> from Stoke-on-Trent Council, with a day ticket just £3.50 and weekly ticket just £12. Valid on any bus in the Potteries* and buy from your driver or operator apps.

The First bus app is available for iPhone and Android

To find out more about the app, click here >>

*except for special and event services