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Newsletter October 2021
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.
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COVID-19 treatments for vulnerable people
The NHS is now offering antibody and antiviral treatments to people with COVID-19 who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill.
Advice and Information
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Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.
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New Weight Management Service for Rutland
A new service is available for people in Rutland who want to lose weight and improve their wellbeing.
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Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs
What is important to YOU when thinking about health and social care provision over the next year or two?
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Share your experience of accessing NHS Dentistry
We want to hear about your experiences accessing NHS Dentistry
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CQC and Healthwatch England Launch Because we all care Campaign
Everyone has different experiences of care - the CQC wants to hear feedback on health and social care from everyone. Tell them about your care to make sure services work better for us all.
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How have the changes in Urgent and Emergency Care affected patients?
As part of our 'Let’s Talk...' project we recently asked the public about their experiences of Urgent and Emergency Care, to understand the impact of changes to these services that have happened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Healthwatch Rutland responds to Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation
The consultation on a new draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Rutland has now closed.
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Consultation on Health and Wellbeing Strategy is extended
The closing date for the consultation on the Rutland Health and wellbeing Board’s draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been extended to the 16 January 2022.
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About the Healthwatch Community Champion Role
Here at Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) we listen to people's feedback to help shape and improve health and social care services in Rutland. Healthwatch Community Champions are the 'eyes and ears' for HWR in your locality or area of interest.
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