February 2021 Newsletter
Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2021
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Summary
Welcome to our monthly newsletter. Please forward this on to anyone who may be interested in health and social care in Rutland.
Key updates
- The new COVID-19 rapid testing centre located at Oakham Enterprise Park is now open and offers regular tests to people who are unable to work from home and have no COVID symptoms.
- The Rutland vaccination scheme run by the Primary Care Network has this week achieved a massive 10,000 vaccinations (a quarter of the Rutland population), thanks to the dedication and hard work of all staff and volunteers involved.
- Unpaid carers in Rutland can now access free stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.