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What to expect during and after an autism assessment
More than 1 in 100 people are autistic. This affects people in different ways, bringing strengths but also some challenges that can impact on how comfortable, healthy and happy people feel. Getting the right diagnosis and support is important.
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Keep antibiotics working
Local GPs and Pharmacists are encouraging local people to make sure their prescribed antibiotics are working their best this winter.
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More GPs for practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
A total of 14 GP vacancies in local practices have been filled as a result of an international recruitment scheme that aims to reduce reliance on locum doctors.
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Are you a young person interested in health and care in Rutland? Join us!
Young Healthwatch Rutland is the voice for young people in Rutland on health and social care
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November 2019 Newsletter
Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for November 2019
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How Young Healthwatch Rutland have made a difference
After starting off in September 2018, Young Healthwatch Rutland has already been making an impact on health and care issues locally.
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NHS encourages patients to learn how to treat common illnesses during Self-Care Week (18 - 24 November 2019)
With the winter season just beginning, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making it easier for people to find out how to treat minor illnesses themselves.
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How Inspire2tri helped Rissey's stroke rehabilitation
Inspire2tri provides a welcoming, safe and professional environment to develop confidence in movement, enable friendships and improve fitness in older and disability clients.
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Find out about the benefits of increased physical activity with Active Rutland's Exercise Referral Scheme
The Exercise Referral Scheme is a programme for adults (16+) with health conditions, who could benefit from increased physical activity.
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Empowering patients to stay independent after a broken bone
The Royal College of Physicians has produced a guide for patients, carer and families to support older people who have broken a bone following a fall.
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All primary school children to receive flu vaccine nasal spray this year
A record 25 million people in England will be offered a free flu vaccine this winter and for the first time, all primary school children will be offered the nasal spray.
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