News and reports

The NHS is urging all pregnant women and mothers of newborn babies to get their free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine. Women should ideally have the vaccine during pregnancy or before their child is two months old, to help protect them.

If you have accessed the department with a poorly child in the last 2 years, we would like to hear from you.

Our project to understand people’s experiences of the communications they receive when moving between NHS services is continuing through August.

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) is asking for people’s views on the care people can expect to receive towards the end of their life.

Healthwatch Rutland has been in the news this week as we highlighted delays both in creation of the local Dental Access Plan, and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

The NHS is asking people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to join a conversation about stopping gluten-free products on prescription.

During the year we continued to speak out to health and care providers to ensure that the views and needs of Rutland people are at the heart of decision-making on health and social care matters.

During the year we continued to speak out to health and care providers to ensure that the views and needs of Rutland people are at the heart of decision-making on health and social care matters.

Our next Board Meeting in public will be online, on 4 June 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm - join us!

There were events held each day in Rutland during the recent Dementia Action Week (13-19 May) to raise awareness of dementia and the local support services available. Healthwatch Rutland supported an event held at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham organised by The Rotary Club, in partnership with Uppingham Surgery Patient Participation Group.

Local residents talk to us about their experiences at the Oakham Minor Injuries Unit.

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.