COVID-19 and flu vaccinations autumn 2024
The NHS is urging everyone eligible for a COVID-19 or Flu jab to get vaccinated this autumn.
Have you heard of RSV?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the virus causing many coughs and colds, which peaks in December and January each year.
Usually, RSV infections get better by themselves, but they can become much more serious for some people, particularly babies and older adults. A vaccine is now available to help protect young babies and older people from becoming seriously unwell from RSV.
Usually, RSV infections get better by themselves, but they can become much more serious for some people, particularly babies and older adults. A vaccine is now available to help protect young babies and older people from becoming seriously unwell from RSV.
Peppers - A Safe Place
During Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 we had the opportunity to visit Peppers - A Safe Place. Peppers is a group based in Oakham for people who may be struggling with their mental health or experiencing feelings of loneliness.
New website brings JOY
Joy is a free health and wellbeing support website that helps you find activities, groups and support near you.
Pharmacy First: Get help for minor illness without a GP appointment
You can now get help for 7 common minor illnesses at your local pharmacy without a GP appointment
New National Dental Recovery Plan
On 7 February 2024 the Government published a dental care recovery plan.
The Rutland Healthcare Support shop relocates to Barleythorpe
The Rutland Healthcare Support service was formed back in 2008 and is still running today with a team of dedicated volunteers. With a break in service due to relocating, the organisation has recently opened their doors again in their new premises in Barleythorpe. The new base for the Rutland Healthcare Support shop offers free parking and is easily accessible through automatic doors just off the car park. They offer a sales service as well as items to hire such as crutches, toilet aids and wheelchairs from £1 per day.
The process for making a complaint about NHS primary care services has changed
From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services has changed.
Oakham Minor Injuries Unit opening hours
Oakham Minor Injuries Unit now operating with new opening hours
Oakham Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG)
The new PPG is a recently revived, independent and voluntary group of patients who meet regularly to discuss issues relating to Oakham Medical Practice
Get In The Know about Local Health Services
A new local NHS campaign has been launched this month to help people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to get the right care as quickly as possible.