Staffordshire Thrombosis and Anticoagulation service
Welcome to the Staffordshire Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Centre (STAC)
The centre provides a one-stop service for diagnosis and treatment of DVT and for patients requiring anticoagulation.
The centre is located in the Trent Building at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Patients referred with suspected DVT attend the Ambulatory Emergency Centre (AEC) located in the Trent Building (opposite the Acute medical Unit). For contact numbers, opening times and a location map please click here.
Following clinical assessment and diagnostic testing, those with confirmed DVT are transferred directly to our anticoagulation service.
Patients from Leek with suspected DVT can also be referred to the Leek Moorlands Hospital , Ashbourne Road, Leek, ST13 5BQ, telephone 01538487104).
In addition, we provide the following services for our patients:
•Investigation for thrombophilia or occult malignancy if indicated
•Anticoagulation for patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), heart valves and other indications
•INR monitoring and warfarin dosing service via 40 community clinics
•Specialist clinics for new (direct) oral anticoagulants
•Thrombosis Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for complex patients
•Regular/annual review and reassessment of patients on long-term anticoagulation therapy
•Providing guidance, advice and support to patients and clinicians
Report a major bleeding problem due to anticoagulation
In case of major bleeding or injury, call 999 and attend A&E (24hrs)
Report minor bleeding
To seek advice (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), please call us on 01782671633
or
- contact your GP
- Attend AEC (8am-8pm) or A&E (out of hours)
For anticoagulation clinical advice
- Telephone 01782671633 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
To alter your appointment or inform us of change of address: - Telephone: 01782674252 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
For patient information booklets and leaflets, please click here click here
Give us your feedback
•Complete a short survey
•Write to us
•Email us: anticoagulation.uhns@nhs.net
Patient information leaflets
Diseases and diagnosis
•Atrial Fibrillation
•Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
•Pulmonary embolism (PE)
•Mechanical heart valve & thrombosis
Treatment & medications
•Anticoagulants
•Warfarin
•Dabigatran
•Rivaroxaban
•Apixaban
•Dalteparin
•Surgery & Anticoagulation
Consultants
Dr D Chandra (Director)
Dr Zia Din (Lead AEC)
Lead Clinical Nurse
Sandra Butters
Anticoagulation Service Manager
Mrs Amanda Pointon
Professional Lead Nurse
Dr Angela Salmon
Medical Secretary
Sarah Sigley
Data Manager
Karen Yarwood
Staffordshire Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Centre
Based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital
Trent Building Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG
Staffordshire Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Centre (STAC) A one stop service for diagnosis and treatment of DVT and Anticoagulation
Telephone Number: 01782 674252
Email: anticoagulation.uhns@nhs.net
Fax Number: 08442 448577
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.00am-4.30pm
Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (AEC) High quality care unit improving patient flow through emergency pathways
Telephone Number: 01782 671700
GP Referrals: 01782 671500
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8.00am-8.00pm
Referrals are accepted into the unit 8.00am-5.00pm
Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Ensuring emergency patients are cared for in the right place at the right time
Telephone Number: 01782 676090
Ward 120 - AMU (male side) 01782 676120
Ward 121 - AMU (female side) 01782 676121
Referral Fax Number: 08442 448271
Opening Times: Seven day service 8.00am-8.00pm
Visiting Times & Restrictions: 3.00pm-5.00pm and 6.00pm-8.00pm
To report anticoagulation-associated bleeding
Call the STAC nursing team: 01782671633 or
Email anticoagulation.uhns@nhs.net
To refer for Suspected DVT
Suspected DVT referrals telephone AEC: 01782671700
Refer for anticoagulation
Please send completed referral form to STAC
If your form is electronic, please submit via email