1. It's your NHS… Have your Say

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    Today we launch the “What Would You Do?” campaign to encourage everyone in Rutland to share their views about what changes to local NHS services should be made in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  2. Public engagement on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    We are working with colleagues in Healthwatch Leicester/Leicestershire to deliver co-ordinated engagement with the public about the plan’s proposals.

  3. Talk to your GP practice about sharing your medical record with other health and care services

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    Sharing vital health information with health and social care organisations is now as easy as having a simple conversation.

  4. Community Services Survey

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked to share their views on healthcare that patients receive at home and in local communities as the local NHS looks to improve community health services.

  5. Next Steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    NHS organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have published the Better Care Together ‘Next steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’.

  6. It only takes a minute

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    It only takes a minute to complete our quick poll that asks how much you would like to be involved in planning your care when you are older.

  7. Urgent Care Service at Rutland Memorial this bank holiday weekend

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    The Clinical Commissioning Group have given assurances to Healthwatch Rutland that Urgent Care Services in East Leicestershire and Rutland are operating as advertised this bank holiday weekend (including Urgent Care at Rutland Memorial Hospital)

  8. May 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2019

  9. Summer 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2019

  10. Speak up and help improve health and care in Rutland

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    We all love the NHS, but let’s make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020

  11. Sign up to the Citizens’ Panel and help improve local health services

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are invited to sign up to a new online network to help shape the future of local NHS services

  12. New mental health Central Access Point

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    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) has launched a dedicated 24 hour ‘phone line for people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to access NHS mental health support when they need it urgently: 0116 295 3060

  13. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  14. Covid-19 outbreak management plan for Rutland

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    Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan

  15. Making Caring Visible

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    This year’s Carers’ Week ran from June 8-14 with the theme #MakingCaringVisible.

  16. More people than ever are eligible for a free flu vaccination this year

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    The best way to help protect yourself and others from catching and spreading flu is to have the flu vaccination every year. Flu strains change from year to year so that last year’s vaccine may not protect you from this year’s strains.

  17. Proposal for health and care in Rutland under discussion

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    Rutland residents and health care professionals to come together and discuss the development of a local plan for health and care in Rutland.

  18. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update - 1 Feb 2021

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    This week the vaccination of housebound patients in Rutland aged over 70 is underway.

  19. COVID-19 vaccination available for limited period for priority groups at Leicester hospital sites

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are currently a priority for COVID-19 vaccines are being invited to book a vaccination at one of three hospitals sites.

  20. Lets Talk.. Healthwatch in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland launch a joint programme of community engagement

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    Working together with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire, Healthwatch Rutland will be running a series of themed community focus groups to identify the impact of changes introduced across health and social care, in response to the pandemic.

  21. Let's Talk

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    Find out more about our joint project with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire

  22. Visiting restrictions re-introduced due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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    A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has meant the restriction of inpatient visiting in North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals.

  23. Residents asked to review Rutland's Health Priorities

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    People living in Rutland are being asked to read and comment on a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy that lists a range of health priorities for the county and its residents.

  24. Melton Mowbray Community and Primary Care Feedback

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    Last year the local NHS in Melton Mowbray asked you to tell them about your lived experience of GP services in Melton, particularly looking at the impact of the pandemic. They are now looking at future healthcare needs for local people. 

  25. Summer 2022 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2022

  26. CQC rates Oakham Medical Practice as 'Good'

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    The Care Quality Commission’s 6-month follow-up inspection of Oakham Medical Practice has moved the practice from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ overall, taking it out of special measures.

  27. Have your say on sexual health services across Leicestershire & Rutland

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    Leicestershire County Council is running a consultation on sexual health services, which is now live and will run until midnight on 12 March. The purpose of this engagement is to seek views on what the services should offer and how they might work.

  28. Does the childcare offer in Rutland meet your family's needs?

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    Rutland County Council has launched its latest Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.

  29. Rutland Family Hub Consultation

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    Family hubs are a way of joining up services locally by bringing existing family help services together to improve access, both physically and online.

  30. Rutland Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report

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    Progress made during the first year of the Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Place Plan is described in the Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report.

  31. The NHS publishes its 5-year plan for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) has published the new five-year plan which sets out how it will work collaboratively to improve health and care services and outcomes for patients across the city and counties for the future.